LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The budget crisis at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette continues to hit home with university employees.

According to a letter from interim President Jamie Hebert, 70 jobs across all divisions have been affected.

Of the 70, 51 positions were eliminated; 28 unclassified employees and 23 classified employees governed by Civil Service rules, with the remaining positions reduced due to retirements, resignations and reassignments, Hebert said.

"These decisions were made after careful evaluation of University priorities and operational needs," Hebert said. "I recognize how difficult this moment is for our campus. Every individual impacted by this process has contributed to the life of the University. Their work has advanced our mission, strengthened our programs an

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