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This public university just announced massive layoffs. Is all higher ed at risk? (therealnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

Very few faculty and staff make high salaries. But the facilities costs are insane. Universities could do just fine without building another $50 Million dollar building. Growth for the sake of growth needs to stop. If that happens, then suddenly tuition costs would be under control.