University to reduce budget again - More By Liz Navratil, Pitt News

The Budget Committee of the University's Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning to reduce its budget for the second year in a row. The board voted to reduce its operating budget by $8.3 million. The reductions will be split across various departments. Chancellor Mark Nordenberg said it's possible that some positions could be eliminated but that, "We're not planning any large-scale layoffs." Arthur Ramicone, vice chancellor for budget and controller, said the University delayed some of its construction plans to provide for the budget reductions.