Fund cut maintains status for athletics at University of Northern Iowa
Source: desmoinesregist Posted By: Christy H...5212 days ago
The state Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved a gradual reduction in general funding to the University of Northern Iowa's athletic programs, preserving the university's Division I status.
General fund support will be cut by nearly $250,000 by 2015, according to a plan presented by UNI President Ben Allen at the board's meeting. UNI's athletic department receives $4.45 million from the university's general fund.
"I hope we can live under this plan longer than four years," he said.
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