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Biloxi Sun Herald
Bounds: MVSU president OK after other job search
JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver shouldn't be affected by her unsuccessful bid for a college presidency in another state, Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds said. "The fact of the matter is that there ar...
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Gulf Live
Analysis: New Mississippi laws will affect everyday life
Editor's Note: The following is an AP news analysis. JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) -- People in Mississippi will be able to buy stronger beer and get quicker access to marriage licenses. Residents might have to show a photo ID before voting. Students will pa...
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Biloxi Sun Herald
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Day named All-Mississippi First Team Scholar Six Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students were among the 54 community college students honored for their academic achievement, community service and leadership abilities at the Phi Theta Kappa Day...
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The Oakland Press
CAL THOMAS: College loans and the road to success
It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which President Obama promised during the 2008 campaign to make more affo...
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The Saratogian
Cal Thomas: College, loans and the road to success
It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which President Obama promised during the 2008 campaign to make more affo...
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Boston.com
Tuition rising 8.5 percent at Miss. universities
JACKSON, Miss.—Tuition will rise about 8.5 percent, on average, next year at Mississippi's eight public universities. The increase was approved Monday by the College Board, finalizing an amount that was discussed last month. In-state students taking two...
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The Clarion-Ledger
MTAG aid, building projects funded
More than 20,000 Mississippi students whose collegiate financial aid was in danger will not lose their scholarships next year. Meeting the state College Board's request, lawmakers increased the allocation for financial aid by 5.1 percent, and that should...
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The Clarion-Ledger
College tuition to rise up to 9 percent
The state College Board Monday has finalized worst-case scenario tuition increases for the state's eight public universities. Final rates are the highest university officials presented to the board for preliminary approval April 19, accounting for furthe...
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Hattiesburg American
Tuition hikes OK'd by College Board
Southern Miss students will have to pay an additional $500 per year in tuition next year, thanks to tuition hikes approved by the state College Board Monday for all eight public universities. Hence the lament from Southern Miss junior history major Kala...
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Gulf Live
Tuition rising 8.5 percent at Mississippi universities
JACKSON, Mississippi -- Tuition will rise about 8.5 percent, on average, next year at Mississippi's eight public universities. The cost of two full-time semesters for Mississippi resident students at Mississippi public universities next year under newly...
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Hattiesburg American
IHL approves $500 tuition increase for USM
A fire Sunday afternoon heavily damaged Beech Electric in the Pleasant Ridge community of west...- 2:24 pm Parts of the Pine Belt are under a severe thunderstorm watch.- 1:18 pm TALLADEGA, Ala. The leader on the last lap isnt supposed to win at Talladeg...
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The Clarion-Ledger
Today: College Board meeting on tuition rates
@BarackObama is on Twitter. So is @MittRomney.- 8:58 am The state College Board will meet at 1 p.m.- 11:35 am The pirate was steps away from falling off the plank into the ocean.- 10:06 pm For a moment Sunday, Mississippi State's offense was poised to ca...
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The Tennessean
Cal Thomas: Crippling student loans are a choice
It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which President Obama promised during the 2008 campaign to make more affo...
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HutchNews.com
The weight of student loans
Published: 5/5/2012 11:01 PM | Last update: 5/5/2012 11:01 PM It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which Presi...
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Baltimore Sun
Graduates struggling with student loan debt have themselves to blame
It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and efficiency declines. That is especially true when it comes to a college education, which President Barack Obama promised during the 2008 campaign to make mo...
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