"The research and opportunities provided by U.S. colleges and universities drive our nation’s economy, prepare our graduates for the best jobs, and help keep our nation safe," writes Mark Schlissel, president of the University of Michigan. "The new administration’s proposed budget cuts to agencies that support research would have severe consequences on our universities’ ability to produce these benefits.
"Our global competitiveness and economic prosperity depend on strong and steady support of research that grows ideas into products, and students into educated graduates."
Read the full article on the Crain's Detroit Business website.