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A recent assessment reveals that Mississippi's higher education institutions face a staggering $2.7 billion in capital needs and a $1.6 billion backlog, sparking discussions on urgent strategies for renovation and demolition.

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Gordian study finds $2.7B 10-year capital need across IHL campuses; committee hears demolition bill idea
IHL's facilities briefing summarized Gordian's assessment: about $2.7B in 10-year capital needs, $1.6B backlog, a system net asset value of 76%, and a recommended annual investment target near $130M; legislators discussed demolition authority and R&R budgeting.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Mississippi's education leaders are pushing for a major shift towards outcomes-based funding to better align higher education with workforce needs and boost student success.

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Committee weighs outcomes-based funding and workforce alignment after multi-agency briefings
Business and workforce leaders urged the committee to prioritize student work outcomes over degree counts; national advisers and Tennessee's commissioner described outcomes-based funding models, trade-offs and data demands; members raised concerns about winners, losers and protecting institutions that serve high-need students.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Mississippi's IHL board is exploring innovative funding models to align state university allocations with workforce needs and educational goals—could this reshape the future of higher education in the state?

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IHL trustees hear NCHEMS proposal outlining alternative higher‑education funding models
The IHL board heard a two‑part presentation from NCHEMS that presented four conceptual funding models — base‑plus, per‑FTE, all‑performance, and a hybrid adequacy approach — and outlined trade‑offs, implementation levers and recommended stakeholder engagement across the eight IHL institutions.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The IHL board just approved exciting new academic programs, major renovations, and significant funding initiatives that could reshape the future of higher education in Mississippi!

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IHL board approves program additions, contracts, construction and bond authorization across campuses
Trustees approved first‑reading policy changes and a new Center for Simulation at MSU, multiple new degree programs, several system and UMMC contracts, a preconstruction housing agreement, a $62.5M bond resolution for USM renovations, and multiple real‑estate and capital project items; most votes were carried by voice vote.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM