February 12, 2006

Higher ed funding a conundrum

Western Michigan University\'s graduation rates are good. But, according to state Budget Director Mary Lannoye, it falls down on affordability, financial aid to low-income students and the number of students who are graduating with math, science and education degrees. Based on those factors, WMU would get the lowest increase from the state out of the 12 universities that are considered ``non-flagship\'\' -- in other words, not the University of Michigan, Michigan State University or Wayne State University -- in Gov. Jennifer Granholm\'s proposed 2007 budget.

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