Wichita State University president preparing campus for budget cuts, staff reductions

Wichita State University president preparing campus for budget cuts, staff reductions

Wichita State University officials sound a warning about future budget cuts and staff layoffs, a message relevant to other public universities in Kansas.

Wichita State President Muma announces 3% budget cut for 2027, workforce reductions ‘likely’

Wichita State is expecting a 3% reduction to its General Use budget for fiscal year 2027, University President Richard Muma announced via WSU’s staff and faculty newsletter Thursday morning.  He wrote that the university will look at ways to reduce expenses and bring in more revenue, which “will likely require a reduction in our workforce in some areas.” Wichita State University President Richard Muma speaks to the Kansas Board of Regents. (File…