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House passes bill waiving out-of-state tuition at two-year schools

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:21:56 +0000

JACKSON — A bill that would allow Mississippi community and junior colleges to waive out-of-state tuition has passed the House. House Bill 317 would permit boards of trustees at community and junior colleges around the state to create policies that allow students to pay in-state tuition. The bill stipulates that the policies must be considered [...]

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Community colleges see enrollment drop; universities only modest gain

Associated Press — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:03:47 +0000

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — A spike in college enrollment appears to be easing for Mississippi’s public universities and community colleges. Enrollment fell 5 percent at the state’s 15 community colleges, and rose only 0.6 percent at its eight public universities, according to preliminary figures. It’s the second straight decrease at community colleges. Enrollment dipped to 81,311 [...]

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MSU playing beat-the-clock with construction projects

Associated Press — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:25:11 +0000

STARKVILLE — With students set to begin fall classes in three weeks, Mississippi State University — with the help of five separate contractors — is working to get as much finished as possible before their return. Officials tell the Commercial Dispatch everything is on schedule. That includes Oak and Magnolia residence halls, which are still [...]

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