University of µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø System President Ted Carter issued the following statement today on Governor Ricketts’ approval of the state’s mid-biennium budget package:
"In signing the budget package today, Governor Ricketts has sent an important message about the value of higher education to µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø's growth and success. The investments in student financial aid and water research will benefit our state well into the future. I am especially grateful for the Governor's leadership in creating the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Career Scholarships program, which will expand opportunities for young people to pursue a college education and get great-paying jobs right here in µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø. This is a good day for the University's 51,000 students, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Governor Ricketts to grow our state."