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UL Lafayette’s Budget Miracle | Lafayette Louisiana News
UL Lafayette’s president shocks the campus by declaring the university’s budget is balanced for the first time in over a decade — a stunning 50 million dollar turnaround from a projected 26 million deficit just months ago. Touted as “Cajun grit,” the recovery credits spending cuts, staff sacrifices, and a nine million dollar state boost. But faculty are skeptical, demanding transparency on how cuts were made — especially targeting upper admin — and pushing for cost-of-living adjustments and hiring freezes until their concerns are addressed. While the school pivots to strategic investments…
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