State university system sees 'devastating' cuts

A budget cut of up to 1/3rd at the State University of New York (SUNY) has raised fears about the university's states as a major research institution. Anticipated cuts will hit research by raising the cost of taking on graduate students, preventing good staff from obtaining tenure and encouraging departure of existing staff. The budget has been cut from $ 970 million to 670 million next year, causing 60% increase in tuition fees. SUNY's $340 million research program makes it one of the largest research universities in the U.S.