West Virginia University approves academic program and faculty cuts amid budget shortfall

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West Virginia University has given its final approval for substantial cuts to academic programs and faculty positions, concluding extensive debate among the university's community.

On Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, students from West Virginia University rally outside Stewart Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia, to voice their opposition to program cuts in world languages, creative writing, and other areas, prompted by a $45 million budget deficit.The cuts are on top of those made in June, when the board approved $7 million in staff reductions, or around 132 positions, slashed 12 graduate and doctorate programs and approved a 3% tuition increase.

Dozens of speakers, including students and faculty, vehemently opposed the cuts during a public hearing Thursday before the board. Earlier this month a faculty group approved separate, symbolic motions expressing no confidence in President E. Gordon Gee and calling for a freeze in the ongoing cuts, which theGet all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox

 

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