Colleges and universities across the country are struggling with major budget cuts, but a few states that are big on energy production are flush with funds.
Take North Dakota, where higher education leaders are so optimistic about the state’s economy that they’ve pushed for a 23 percent increase in recurring funds for colleges and universities over the next two-year funding cycle. That’s on top of the $82 million request for campus security upgrades, deferred maintenance and other one-time projects.
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