Higher Education Reporter

Higher education is at a crossroads in Iowa, especially the public universities. The budget this year for the three universities is less than what it was 20 years ago, in inflation-adjusted dollars. Tuition is rising and enrollments are dropping. The diversity of the student body has increased but there are fewer international students. This reporter investigates the effects of these trends on higher education quality and access, especially to underserved communities, and the effect on Iowa's workforce and economy.