By . In order to boost their revenue by moving up in popular college rankings, public universities are increasingly awarding merit scholarships to affluent students who live within their borders -- and beyond. This often comes at the expense of the institutions' own state residents, according to a new study by the New American Foundation, a centrist think tank that explored the merit aid practices at 424 public colleges and universities. Read more...25 mai 2015
Massive cuts to higher education a loser for Illinois
By Sun-Times Editorial Board. Back in 2009, the president of Southern Illinois University told us: “All of the state’s universities are in crisis mode right now.”
That was before statewide higher education budget cuts totaling $500 million in the last five years. And before Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants to chop another $387 million, or 31.5 percent, from next year’s budget. For the University of Illinois’ three campuses, that would come to a $209 million cut. More...
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