During the interview with the AP, Gearhart also declined to say whether he'd support a measure on the November ballot to create a statewide lottery. The lottery, which would go toward a fund for college scholarships, already received the backing of former Chancellor John White.
Gearhart also said he wants the university to focus on creating more scholarships for those with financial need, rather than those given for academic merit.
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