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The University of North Texas plans to phase out or consolidate several programs as the university faces a $45 million budget shortfall.
The overview: The university plans to close or merge various degrees, majors and minor programs, along with ending several certification pathways, per the UNT website. Students already enrolled in these programs will be able to complete their degrees, but new students will not be allowed to enroll in the majors or minors, per UNT.
Some context: The decision to end or merge programs comes after university officials announced a roughly $45 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26. UNT President Harrison Keller cited several reasons for the shortfall, including a drop in international graduate student enrollment and changes to the state funding formula.
A message to UNT staff from Keller said university officials were considering eliminating low-enrollment courses, freezing hiring for some vacant positions and increasing teaching loads to address the shortfall.
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