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Emails reveal $5.6 million budget deficit at St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica is cutting faculty positions to address a $5.6 million budget gap for the 2027 fiscal year, following a Board of Trustees directive to achieve a balanced budget.
President Barbara McDonald attributed the shortfall to lower enrollment and "unforeseen" expenses, noting the college is "not immune to these systemic pressures" after restructuring in 2023.
Sources identified at least six faculty members who received contract nonrenewal notices in March, while students protested the cuts March 27 at Tower Hall.
Teodora Petrovich, a sophomore, said students feel left "guessing at what's going to happen next," while Kai Chill Donnelly added that the administration appears disconnected from classroom realities.
The college stated that reductions will be finalized in the coming weeks, with additional meetings planned for April to keep the community informed during the budget restructuring process.

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Emails reveal $5.6 million budget deficit at St. Scholastica

DULUTH — The College of St. Scholastica is facing a significant budget deficit, which has already led to the layoff of several faculty members at the private college. In a series of internal emails obtained by the News Tribune, St. Scholastica administrators identified a $5.6 million budget gap that the college is attempting to close for the 2027 fiscal year. It is no secret that higher education is navigating a period of profound volatility. A…

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