As Stimulus Money Runs Out, Tough Times Lie Ahead.

The article presents discussion regarding the conditions of U.S. colleges and universities in the South Central region as of August 2010, focusing on issues of finance in the aftermath of federal stimulus. Details are given noting the connections between higher education in the region, the larger negative economic conditions of the states, and federal aid. Environmental conditions of the area are also discussed in connection to local colleges. Extensive statistics are also provided regarding demographic, financial, and professional conditions throughout academia in each individual state of the region.