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Michigan college president urges 'it's incumbent upon' higher education leaders to lower tuition every year
Friday, September 25, 2026
Michigan college president Mark Schlissel told an education conference that university leaders should prioritize annual tuition reductions. Syracuse University reported a $500 million debt and declining international student enrollment, with tuition at approximately $70,000 per year. Higher education institutions nationwide face financial pressures from declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
