Martha Harris
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Education Reporter @KUER
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UPDATE: According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
UPDATE: According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
This year with HB265, Utah lawmakers are cutting funding but schools can earn it back.
To get it back, schools have to cut some programs and "reinvest" that money into more "high-demand" programs.
USU has about $12.6 million on the line.
www.kuer.org/education/20...
To get it back, schools have to cut some programs and "reinvest" that money into more "high-demand" programs.
USU has about $12.6 million on the line.
www.kuer.org/education/20...
Utah’s big higher ed ‘reinvestment’ bill awaits Gov. Cox. Here’s what happens next
Lawmakers have clearly told Utah universities and colleges that they need to decide which of their educational programs get more money and which will get less. If they don’t, they could lose millions.
www.kuer.org
March 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This year with HB265, Utah lawmakers are cutting funding but schools can earn it back.
To get it back, schools have to cut some programs and "reinvest" that money into more "high-demand" programs.
USU has about $12.6 million on the line.
www.kuer.org/education/20...
To get it back, schools have to cut some programs and "reinvest" that money into more "high-demand" programs.
USU has about $12.6 million on the line.
www.kuer.org/education/20...
In 2024, Utah lawmakers cut 1.5% of higher education funding. USU says that means a $4.8 million budget cut for them starting July 1.
March 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
In 2024, Utah lawmakers cut 1.5% of higher education funding. USU says that means a $4.8 million budget cut for them starting July 1.
Here is the full letter from USU Interim President Alan L. Smith. www.usu.edu/today/story/...
USU Interim President Details Budget Cuts From Legislature, Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
This message from USU Interim President Alan L. Smith regarding budget cuts and a voluntary separation incentive program was sent to faculty and staff on March 7.
www.usu.edu
March 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Here is the full letter from USU Interim President Alan L. Smith. www.usu.edu/today/story/...