WMU says more layoffs unavoidable

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Anticipating a budget damaged by the coronavirus closures, the president of Western Michigan University is warning of a “substantial number” of layoffs.

At a virtual forum Monday, Edward Montgomery said budget cuts will effect every department.

“We anticipate that we will lay off a substantial number of our fellow employees. At this moment, we are still analyzing and taking great care in making a very difficult decision,” he said.

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