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Adrian College President Urges Lower Tuition Through Shared Courses

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking urged colleges to lower tuition by sharing courses across institutions.
Docking testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about higher-education cost innovation.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) reported total U.S. student loan balances reached $1.65 trillion.
Syracuse University’s tuition rose to $69,180, and total cost of attendance can reach $98,544.
Syracuse University carries nearly $500 million debt.

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Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking urged colleges to lower tuition by sharing courses across institutions.
Docking testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about higher-education cost innovation.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) reported total U.S. student loan balances reached $1.65 trillion.
Syracuse University’s tuition rose to $69,180, and total cost of attendance can reach $98,544.
Syracuse University carries nearly $500 million debt.