University Presidents Warn of Coming Tuition Hikes - Laura Weber, Public Broadcasting

University Presidents Warn of Coming Tuition Hikes - Laura Weber, Public Broadcasting The presidents of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University told lawmakers that continued budget cuts to higher education will hurt the state's economic growth. The presidents say research institutions are a key part of the effort to diversify Michigan's economy. Mary Sue Coleman is president of U-of-M. "We need the partnership, we need you, we need you to invest as much in us as you can, given the tough choices. And I do not envy you the choices you have to make - they're excruciating.