University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces layoff of 51 staff to reduce $25M recurring deficit

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has cut 51 positions and vacated 19 others to reduce a $25 million structural budget deficit. Interim President Jaimie Hebert confirmed layoffs affected multiple divisions, including civil service and non-civil service employees. Offices restructured include Communications and Marketing and Auxiliary Services, while Sustainability was closed. The university has reduced $20 million of the deficit and plans further cuts to address remaining financial shortfalls, amid audits highlighting past fiscal challenges.

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