By Scott Pohl, WKAR
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East Lansing, MI –
Michigan State University is facing tough economic times, with state funding on the decline.
The university is considering a series of department consolidations and closings to address anticipated shortfalls over the next several years.
WKAR's Scott Pohl recently spoke with president Lou Anna Simon about the university's finances.