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Western Washington University Holding Public Budget Forum

"With Western Washington University facing millions in state funding cuts, school officials are holding a public budget forum today, May 18th."

2010-05-18
WWU tries to protect students, mission while making cuts

"Western Washington University is losing about $3 million in state funding for next school year, but officials want to move forward with plans that benefit students and keep the university moving forward in tough financial times."

2010-05-17
New taxes show state's inability to prioritize

"State legislators and Gov. Chris Gregoire have talked for years now about how they want to prioritize government spending. It has become clear that they are incapable of doing so in a meaningful way.

Legislators left Olympia earlier this month after finally passing a supplemental…

2010-04-26
WWU facing $3 million more in cuts, including some furloughs

"Western Washington University will need to cut more than $3 million in operating expenses next school year, but exactly how those cuts will happen is still being discussed.

The state Legislature finished the state supplemental budget early Tuesday, April 13, finally giving Western…

2010-04-19
President Shepard apprises WWU community of budget situation 2010-04-14
Bruce Shepard, Bill Lyne appear on TVW show "Inside Olympia" 2010-04-01
Student loan reform: What will it mean for students?

"Tucked inside the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, which President Obama signed into law Tuesday, are provisions that will change the way students can pay for higher education.

Mr. Obama called it “one of the most significant investments in…

2010-03-31
Universities need protection from continuing budget cuts

"'There is only one justification for universities, as distinguished from trade schools,' Robert Hutchins told TIME Magazine 40 years ago. 'They must be centers of criticism. If you turn the university into a trade school or a branch of the knowledge industry, there is no…

2010-03-15
Wash. Legislature heads into overtime

"State lawmakers are back in town to start an overtime session needed to balance a $2.8 billion budget deficit.

Gov. Chris Gregoire wants the special session that begins noon Monday to last for a week. Lawmakers can stay for a month if needed, but Democratic…

2010-03-15
WWU students gather to protest tuition hikes, aid cuts

More than 50 people gathered on Western Washington University's campus Thursday, March 4, to protest planned tuition hikes and cuts in financial aid.

The protest, organized by Western groups including Socialist Alternatives and Western Votes, voiced opposition to Gov. Chris Gregoire…

2010-03-05
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