Universities in W.Va. Ask State Lawmakers Not to Cut Higher Ed

[TexasTowelie]

The presidents of Marshall and West Virginia universities say further state funding cuts to higher education would be devastating.

Marshall President Jerome Gilbert and WVU President Gordon Gee issued a joint statement Tuesday. It comes after legislative leaders indicated higher education funding could be reduced to address the state's budget shortfall.

Gilbert says Marshall has seen a reduction of $11.5 million in state funding in the past several years, and another cut would result in a sizeable tuition increase for students.

Gee says WVU has seen a $30 million reduction in state funding over the past three years.

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