Canadian Budget Includes 'Historic' Boost for Research
By Elizabeth Redden. Canada's new budget includes almost 4 billion Canadian dollars (about $3.1 billion) in new funding for science and research over the next five years, Nature reported. More...
What approval of the budget deal really means for higher ed
Techno-News Blog. The bill itself outlines appropriations for disaster relief aid toward institutions that were affected by wildfires and hurricanes, increases scientific research funding for groups like the National Science Foundation, exempts Berea College in Kentucky from having to pay a tax on its endowments as it provides free tuition, and provides state funding for abstinence education. More...
Inspire - Le budget étudiant : gérer financièrement sa vie étudiante
Pour beaucoup, "devenir étudiant" rime avec "partir vivre hors de chez ses parents". Mais en gagnant en indépendance, tu devras aussi apprendre à tenir un budget. Logement, courses, études, charges : comment faire pour tout gérer sans te retrouver dans le rouge en fin de mois ? Combien coûtent des études dans le supérieur ? Zoom sur ce qu’il faut savoir sur le budget étudiant. Plus...
Budget 2018
By . So, last night was interesting, what with the Budget, the response to the Naylor report and the criminal scheduling of all this on the same evening as Toronto FC’s home-opener (yes, I am still bitter). More...
Lawmakers return, debate higher education budget
New York lawmakers return to the Capitol this week to begin their push to agree on a state budget, due by April 1. There are a number of issues on which they must agree: first the amount of money that is available and then how to spend it. More...
Few Surprises in White House Budget
By Andrew Kreighbaum. White House budget proposal isn't likely to serve as framework for Congress, but it reflects many of the same higher ed priorities as House Republicans. More...
Universities, colleges seek more funds, outline budget woes
Leaders of Mississippi’s eight public universities are ringing alarm bells about state funding, saying they could lose their ability to compete if funding cuts from recent years aren’t restored. More...
Southeast announces workforce reduction to meet budget needs
To meet remaining reductions needed to balance the FY18 budget and cover known budget needs for FY19, Southeast Missouri State University today announced the need to eliminate a total of 35 to 40 additional vacant and currently filled staff positions over the next five months. This represents approximately 4 percent of the University’s full-time workforce. More...
La. college leaders sound alarm amid budget threat
Louisiana’s higher education leaders are ramping up pressure on state lawmakers, seeking a decision on taxes soon to avert months of financial uncertainty and a last-minute debate before a massive budget shortfall hits. More...