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“With the end of the legislative session earlier this month, the University’s financial picture for the upcoming academic year is much clearer.

    PULLMAN – John Fraire’s world is in seismic flux – restructuring of his division, doctoral thesis deadlines, changing student demographics, enrollment growth expectations and, like everyone else, budget cuts. But despite the demanding challenge, he’s enjoying it.   Seven months ago, WSU President Elson S. Floyd announced a major reorganization of the university’s […]

By Andrew Garber, Seattle Times Olympia bureau   OLYMPIA — Officials were stunned to learn Thursday that the state is expected to take in $1.2 billion less in tax revenue than previously thought between now and June 2013, the latest grim result of an economy creeping toward recovery.   The bleak forecast means the state […]