UNCA cutting jobs, research centers - Josh Boatwright, Asheville Citizen-Times

UNC Asheville is cutting eight current staff jobs and closing two scientific research centers in response to an expected 10 percent reduction in state funding, university officials announced today. Half of the lay-offs are tied to the research institutes, which compile data about nuclear reactions and test water quality for local governments. The university is cutting an additional 35 staff positions, transferring some employees to essential departments and eliminating vacant spots. No faculty jobs were cut.