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Public Universities Ponder Their Future

New Hampshire’s University system has faced huge cuts in recent years, a story repeated nationwide to the point where some suggest these institutions consider privatizing or loosening ties with government. Others argue though that public centers of higher learning are a vital public good. We’ll look at the debate here and new national research.

Guests:

  • Richard Vedder – Author of a recent article for Bloomberg about funding for universities. He has also worked with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy on spending in public schools and is an economics professor at Ohio University.
  • Jay Kahn - Interim president at Keene State College, where he also served as Vice President for Finance and Planning for more than 24 years, handling such matters as facility and technology investments, as well as strategic planning regarding academic excellence, student success, institutional effectiveness and diversity goals.
  • Tom Horgan - President and CEO at New Hampshire College & University Council

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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