The state of higher education: Excerpts from President Obama's speech

'Higher education can't be a luxury," he said during his 2012 State of the Union.

January 25, 2012 at 5:09PM

"Higher education can't be a luxury," President Obama said during his 2012 State of the Union. He warned colleges and universities: "If you can't stop tuition from going up, the funding you get from taxpayers will go down."

His speech also touched on student aid, the G.I. Bill and investment in scientific research.

Here are some higher-ed-focused excerpts:

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