SALISBURY, Md. -- On Wednesday, a group of Salisbury University students tabled on campus to voice their concerns and inform their classmates about potential future budget cuts at the university.
Colin McEvers, a student and member of the College Republicans, led the effort in flagging down students, passing out flyers, and telling students about the possible cuts.
"Apparently a lot of academic programs are going to be affected," says McEvers. "They're not going to have as much money, and they're not going to have as many financial resources. That's going to have a negative impact on student life in general."
In a statement to WBOC, Salisbury University spokesperson Jason Rhodes says:
"Along with many other state agencies, including all other University System of Maryland (USM) institutions, Salisbury University is working to determine the best way to trim its budget following necessary cuts to Maryland's FY26 budget. We are following USM guidance in modeling a reduced budget plan."
He continued, "Maintaining the quality educational opportunities for which SU is known, while minimizing the impact on students, has guided every step in addressing the budget gap. SU continues to prioritize the student experience and strong learning environment that our campus community expects. As budgeting continues, we have been made aware of inaccurate information circulating regarding salaries and salary increases at SU. Figures we have seen reported have come from unverified third-party websites. Cost of living adjustments (COLAs) and merit increases overseen by SU are distributed evenly by percentage to all eligible employees."