28-10-2016 03:20 via alaskapublic.org

University of Alaska seeks cuts to skiing and indoor track programs

The University of Alaska is recommending the elimination of 6 sports teams. Under the cost-saving proposal rolled out at an Anchorage press conference by UA President Jim Johnsen Thursday, the University of Alaska Fairbanks would lose its cross-country ski teams, and the University of Alaska Anchorage would drop its ski and indoor track squads. President Johnsen described it as a difficult day for the university.
Listen Now“Most difficult for the student athletes who are affected,” J
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