LINCOLN, Neb. —

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's chancellor announced this week that the flagship institution must slash $27.5 million from its budget by the end of the year, worrying students and professors alike.

"I suspect there will be programs, majors, units, departments, all of those things will change," John Shrader, the president of UNL's Faculty Senate, said.

Shrader said the faculty expected some cuts, but the sheer scale—$27.5 million compared to last year's $5 million—is staggering.

"Not one part of this campus will be unaffected," Shrader said.

UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett said in a statement on Monday that these cuts stem from a structural deficit, revenue not keeping up with expenses.

"I want to acknowledge the significance of the challenges we are facing, as we

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