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Lander emphasizes tuition freeze, enrollment gains and requests internships and maintenance funds
Summary
Lander University reported 11 years of a tuition freeze, strong enrollment growth and modest budget requests including paid internships expansion and deferred maintenance funding.
Lander University briefed the House Ways and Means Higher Education Subcommittee on enrollment gains, a longstanding tuition freeze and a short list of requests focused on student internships and maintenance.
President Dr. Constantino said the university has kept tuition frozen for 11 years and has seen significant enrollment growth in the last decade; he reported roughly $6.5 million in outstanding debt with a plan to eliminate it by 2029. Lander emphasized keeping costs low while investing in hands‑on workforce supports.
Lander asked for $500,000 to expand paid internship stipends, noting 149 students currently participate in the program and that additional funds would allow roughly 166 more paid placements. The university also requested $12,000,000 for maintenance, renovation and replacement across the campus—citing two buildings in need of HVAC, window and systems work—and described plans to use a recently appropriated sum for targeted HVAC and window upgrades.
Lawmakers praised the university's leadership and growth, asked for follow‑up when appropriate, and adjourned the hearing.
