Mississippi university tuition to rise 4 percent, on average
Mississippi’s eight public universities plan to raise tuition by an average of 4 percent next fall, saying lingering effects from state budget cuts two years ago require them to get more revenue from students.
Universities seek fresh multiyear bond deal with lawmakers
After three years of predictability on bond funding, officials at Mississippi’s eight public universities are hoping for a new multiyear agreement with lawmakers on the level of funding they can expect.