http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/16707412.htm

College Board says it needs more money

JACKSON - The state College Board told state legislators Thursday it needs more money for programs, salaries and buildings to compete with other universities in the region.

Board members and the state commissioner of higher education spoke to the House Appropriations to make its case for more money this year.

The board is asking for $931.3 million from the state this year. Last year it received $685 million....

...Faculty members at Mississippi universities make nearly $10,000 less each year than faculty at other schools in the south, according to research by the College Board....