University of Oklahoma president 'guardedly optimistic' about higher education funding
Source: newsok.com Posted By: Mitch K...4254 days ago
Although he said he is “guardedly optimistic†about budget talks in the Legislature, University of Oklahoma President David Boren painted a dire picture Tuesday of the state's long-term future if lawmakers don't make higher education a funding priority.
Boren discussed the university's funding outlook, including possible changes to tuition and fees, at a public hearing for students Tuesday.
Boren told students that Oklahoma is effectively dismantling its higher education system, withdrawing....