JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State lawmakers are considering changes to how Mississippi’s public universities and community colleges are funded. State Sen. Nicole Boyd (R-District 9) noted a growing gap between the talent higher education produces and what the state’s economy demands. “We don’t need students taking on debt and getting out and having no degree […]
Mississippi lawmakers weigh performance-based college funding
Jul 21, 2026 | 3:23 PM