Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday slashed $130 million in state support for the University of Alaska, a cut the UA president said could result in the elimination of academic programs, massive layoffs and tuition increases. Johnsen didn’t offer specifics on Friday about what would be cut to reduce UA’s budget by $135 million. He said “everything is on the table." The size of veto equates to the elimination of roughly 1,300 full-time faculty and staff jobs, he said. Immediately, Johnsen said, UA will freeze any travel and hiring. Also, all staff will receive furlough notices, he said.
