New Eastern Kentucky University president announces budget cuts - Linda Blackford, Herald Leader

On the day before First Lady Michelle Obama came to Eastern Kentucky University to celebrate its work with veterans, incoming President Michael Benson announced the first in a series of cuts for Eastern's beleaguered budget. Retiring President Doug Whitlock had announced that Eastern would have to cut $23 million from its budget — about 10 percent of the total budget — to become more financially stable. The Strategic Budget Reallocation Task Force has been working on the issues for the past few months. Benson said he asked for a summary of the proposals, which will be approved or disapproved by the EKU Board of Regents at their June meetings. Student scholarships, work study and the Office of Admissions will not be affected. http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/11/2636726/new-eastern-kentucky-university.html