‘Sense of relief’ as cuts to UA system are less than expected

The University of Alaska learned it would face cuts, even though UA president Jim Johnsen said the cuts were less than expected.
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Speaking at a special regents meeting, President Johnsen reflected on a 317 million dollar allocation included in the yet to be finalized legislative budget compromise.
”There are no high-fives here,” Johnsen said. “I think I can say there’s a sense of relief that the number is not 303 or a $22 million cut. The number is not 309. Ther