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Hannibal LaGrange University announces two-year tuition freeze amidst rising enrollment
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The University announced this month they would be putting a tuition freeze for the upcoming academic year, as well as the 2025-26 academic year. The decision comes after the University had an increased enrollment over the past year and received donations from local Baptist churches and community leaders.
Low reading scores in Quincy schools spark community action for improvement
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — According to data from the 2023 Illinois Assessment of Readiness, less than 30% of third graders in Illinois met or exceeded reading proficiency standards on the assessment. Which mean over 70% of third graders can’t read at grade level. Regional Office of Education superintendent...
JWCC Trustees pass balanced budget with tuition freeze, tax rate reduction
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees passed a balanced budget with a tuition freeze and tax rate reduction during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The Board approved a budget just over $19 million for the next fiscal year which includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees. Enrollment drives most of JWCC’s budget, as tuition and fees account for 42.8 percent of total revenue. Corporate and personal property taxes make up 38.1 percent, state funding 12.9 percent, and 6.1 percent is from facilities rentals and other sources.
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