University Budget Cuts

Students are not only finding it harder to afford an education, but they are also finding it harder to find a jobs once they graduate.

In the past, we've taken a college degree for granted. Now, fiscal "responsibility" may ultimately force hundreds and thousands of students to put off college in the interim, or ultimately drop out altogether.

President Richard Brodhead announced Tuesday that the University is almost halfway toward eliminating its budget deficit. Brodhead said officials now...