LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the elimination of four academic departments and consolidation of four others during a meeting Friday, despite hours of public feedback opposing the cuts.

The decision is expected to save the university more than $27 million. The departments being eliminated are Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Educational Administration, Statistics, and Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design.

"The state did not invest in us. And I recommend that -- I know you a lot of you are devastated by this -- contact your state senators," Student Regent Brock Calamari said. "If there's anything that they need, it is they need to hear about this. Or, they will keep under-investing in the university. And then, it will be the next department."

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