Budget trouble at the University of Montana has long term consequences

In recent years, UM’s budget has taken hits since enrollment has fallen, and some students and faculty have denounced departmental cuts – and warned against them. But actual cuts aren’t the only problem.

Departments that have long been acclaimed are feeling the consequences of losses from attrition and a freeze that requires the UM president’s approval on any new hires.

KEILA SZPALLER [email protected]

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