Despite challenges, Washington's universities are making progress
A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania criticizing Washington鈥檚 higher education system identifies some real problems but lands wide of the mark in offering solutions. The report leaves the impression that Washington鈥檚 higher education system is fundamentally broken. We do not believe it is.
Our state鈥檚 financial challenges have had a significant impact on higher education. However, despite these challenges, genuine progress has been made in key areas over the past several years. Specifically: