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Housing Boom Amid Budget Crunch | Portland News
Oregon’s flagship university is racing ahead with a $235 million housing project—despite a $65 million budget shortfall and faculty layoffs. The seven-story, 800-bed complex, funded solely by student room and board fees, stands in stark contrast to the strained general budget. While the school insists this money isn’t touching salaries or academics, critics question how affordable education can remain as tuition climbs and enrollment shrinks due to falling birth rates. With Phase Two on hold until enrollment trends stabilize, the university walks a tightrope between short-term needs and…
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