KEARNEY - University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Neal Schnoor presented draft recommendations Tuesday to address a $4.5 million structural deficit across UNK's two-year budget cycle.

He shared the recommendations in an email to campus. The recommendations were informed by campus Faculty and Budget Advisory Committees that reviewed UNK’s finances in collaboration with campus leaders, work units, faculty and staff. Schnoor is accepting feedback in person and by email to inform final decisions, which will be announced Dec. 22, according to a UNK news release.

“Our shared governance process is essential to making thoughtful decisions in this challenging time. I am deeply grateful to all who contributed time, ideas and expertise throughout this process,” Schnoor said in his letter to campus. “Your involvement has helped us forge a collaborative path forward. I know the weight of these changes is felt differently across our community, and I appreciate the care and resilience you continue to show.”

UNK has identified $4.8 million in reductions for the current biennium ending in fiscal year 2027. The university’s current total budget for the year is $170 million, including $80.3 million in state funds.

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