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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1971
Page
5
A Kansas official argues that higher education funding must rise to retain top professors amid inflation and out‑of‑state competition. He warns underinvestment jeopardizes future leaders and statewide progress, urging rebalanced priorities and adequate salaries despite tax concerns.
A speaker argues Kansas must invest in higher education to avoid mediocrity. They warn underfinancing, negative political attitudes, and brain drain threaten universities, urging leaders to frame funding as a future investment yielding returns.
The passage argues higher education is a valuable asset to Kansas, enriching students and society through learning, creativity, and innovation. It notes increased state funding from 1967 to 1972 and a rising share of general revenue for higher education, reflecting public pride and commitment to protecting these institutions from decline.
Kansas University students and faculty earn national honors across disciplines with awards from Phi Delta Theta Acacia and Delta Gamma plus leadership roles in associations. Notable recognitions include KU journalism and theatre leaders and appointments to national committees and boards.
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