Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is advocating for a major shift in funding for degree programs at public universities. He is aiming to redirect resources away from what he calls “garbage fields” like women’s and African American studies, which often lead to graduates leaving the state.
A recent report from the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office highlighted this push for change. It emphasized the importance of aligning college majors with workforce needs to address Mississippi’s “brain drain” issue. This problem arises when college graduates leave the state in search of better job opportunities.
