How Mississippi's Small Colleges Are Working to Ensure Their Viability Amid Challenges

In the wake of the much-publicized financial crises faced by Birmingham-Southern College, small private colleges and universities across Mississippi have been working hard to remain resilient in the face of their own institutional challenges. While donations and larger endowments can “provide a cushion” for challenging times for any institution, Barbara Mistick, president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), said institutions must cultivate their own strategies to overcome tough times.