Southern Oregon University to cut 23 programs and lay off 18 employees

Southern Oregon University to cut 23 programs and lay off 18 employees

The public institution "is no longer a comprehensive university" and must pare down its academic offerings, according to a new board-approved plan.

Southern Oregon University Slashes 23 Programs, Lays Off 18 in Cost-Cutting Plan

Southern Oregon University will cut 23 academic programs and lay off 18 employees under a new resilience plan designed to address deep enrollment decline and financial deficits.