Higher Education Will Save Economy, Says Obama

President Obama suggests that more teachers should be hired and college tuition should be made more affordable since higher education is the only way to solve the current economic crisis. (00:58)

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University Budget Cuts Beneficial To Students, Says House Republican

House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) said the squeeze on universities’ budgets may be beneficial rather than detrimental because it forces schools to reassess spending. (0:30)

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Financial Aid Program In Need Of Reform, Says University President

Tim Foster, President of Colorado Mesa University, told members of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training that the federal financial aid system needs reform and clarification in order to continue to benefit students. (0:40)

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Schools Must Balance Cost Reduction With Education Quality, Says University President

Tim Foster, President of Colorado Mesa University, told members of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training that there is a fine line between cutting costs and cutting quality at universities. (0:18)

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Budget Cuts May Be Beneficial For Universities, Says Higher Education Professional

Jane Wellman, Executive Director of the Delta Project on Postsecondary Costs, Productivity, and Accountability, said there may be a silver lining to the pressure on universities to cut costs. (0:24)

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It's In Nation's Interest To Sustain Federal Aid, Says Higher Education Professional

Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO of the Lumina Foundation for Education, told members of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training that federal financial aid is essential for student success, and said it is in the nation’s best interest to sustain it. (0:30)

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Duncan: Crisis Should Not Affect Students' Dreams

By Michael Combier-Talk Radio News Service

Education Secretary Arne Duncan tells high school students that even if their parents lose their jobs or face a 30 or 40% pay-cut, their college education is secured and that the money will be available to them. (1:00)
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