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Taylor Odle on the Universities of Wisconsin's tuition hikes

UW-Madison educational policy professor Taylor Odle considers what the Universities of Wisconsin increasing tuition for the 2026-27 academic year means for students and higher education in the state.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

June 12, 2026

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Taylor Odle on what the Universities of Wisconsin increasing tuition means for the state.

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