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The University of North Texas is cutting 70 academic programs to address a $45 million shortfall, citing low enrollment and rising costs.
The University of North Texas is eliminating 70 academic programs, including linguistics, women’s and gender studies, and Latino and Latin American studies degrees, to address a $45 million budget shortfall.
The cuts, driven by declining enrollment and rising costs, will allow current students to finish but block new admissions.
Affected programs will be merged or phased out, with some courses moving online.
The university cited financial pressures and low enrollment, though it did not disclose savings or staffing impacts.
Political pressure in Texas on race, gender, and sexuality topics was noted but not cited as a direct cause.
Faculty say they were not consulted, and students expressed disappointment over the focus on cost over academic value.
La Universidad del Norte de Texas está recortando 70 programas académicos para abordar un déficit de $45 millones, citando baja matrícula y costos crecientes.