Students, staff who may be affected by proposed budget cuts at UNL speak hold town hall

LINCOLN, Neb. —

Staff and students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shared what proposed budget cuts could mean for them at a town hall.

$30 million in cuts are being considered, which means six academic programs and more than 50 faculty positions would be eliminated.

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On Tuesday, those potentially affected by the cuts came together to host a town hall.

They said eliminating these programs and positions would be devastating.

"It's our university. It's paid for by our tax dollars. It serves all of our communities. And so, I truly believe that we all should have a say in what happens there," said one of the speakers.

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The proposal is set to go before the Board of Regents in December.

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