‘Beyond belt-tightening’: WSU scrambles for revenue amid cuts, falling enrollment

Published April 4, 2025 2:33pm ET



(The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump cuts funding and Gov. Bob Ferguson juggles a $16 billion shortfall, Washington State University is bracing for up to 10% reductions across several departments.

The WSU Executive Leadership Team laid out the situation on Thursday in a message to the community. According to WSU Insider, the university’s media relations outlet, leadership directed all 44 budgeted units, colleges and departments across the system to plan for upcoming cuts.

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