At the same time , UM has attempted to maintain its high academic standing while keeping tuition costs affordable .
In the early 2000s , the UM faced declining state funding as a percentage of its funding due to state budget shortfalls .
At the same time , UM has attempted to maintain UM 's high academic standing while keeping tuition costs affordable .
In the early 2000s , the UM faced declining state funding as a percentage of its funding due to state budget shortfalls .