Statement from University of Washington President Michael K. Young on Gov. Gregoire’s proposed 2013-15 budget

Last year, the legislature passed the first ‘no new cuts’ education budget since 2008. The governor’s proposed 2013-15 budget would continue to hold the university harmless from further reductions, with targeted new investments in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education and student financial aid. This is a good step forward and we commend the governor for recognizing the role that higher education has in fueling our economic recovery. However, more is needed to address the real financial pressures facing higher education. If Washington truly wants to grow and sustain a 21st century economy, we must re-commit to an accessible and affordable public higher education system for Washington’s next generation by re-investing in public higher education. http://www.washington.edu/president/2012/12/19/statement-from-university-of-washington-president-michael-k-young-on-gov-gregoires-proposed-2013-15-budget/