N.B. universities defend their value amid ongoing discussions about possible cuts

Holt Liberals look at merging, privatizing some universities

Fredericton’s St. Thomas University could cease to exist and Sackville’s Mount Allison University could be privatized under scenarios the Holt government is considering for cuts to post-secondary education.

Liberals float idea of privatizing Mt. Allison, closing St. Thomas campus

New Brunswick’s post-secondary education sector could face millions of dollars’ worth of cuts in the upcoming provincial budget, set to be released next month.

N.B. universities defend their value amid ongoing discussions about possible cuts

New Brunswick universities are in discussions with the Susan Holt government about what impacts the province’s financial situation might have on their operating grants.