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The Spectator

Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

Seattle University's student newspaper since 1933

The Spectator

First-of-Its-Kind Retirement Incentive Offered to Senior Faculty
First-of-Its-Kind Retirement Incentive Offered to Senior Faculty
Tristan Scott, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2025

It’s no secret that Seattle University has been experiencing financial hardship over the current academic year. In a town hall meeting earlier this year, University President Eduardo Peñalver reported a $7.5 million deficit in the expected budget, leading to cuts and adjustments being made to numerous aspects of campus life.  Measures, including academic program cuts and a campus-wide hiring pause, have been implemented in recent months with the goal of reducing this deficit to a manageable amount. In a November email to The Spectator, Chief...

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