University of Montevallo announces budget cuts

Reductions impact several academic programs and staff positions

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The University of Montevallo, a public liberal arts university in Alabama, has announced a series of budget cuts that will impact multiple academic programs and staff positions across the institution.

Why it matters

The cuts at the University of Montevallo, a key regional institution, reflect the ongoing financial pressures facing many public universities as they grapple with declining enrollment and state funding challenges.

The details

The cuts will result in the elimination of several academic majors and minors, as well as the loss of an undisclosed number of staff positions. University officials cited the need to align expenses with available resources as the primary driver behind the reductions.

  • The budget cuts were announced on February 13, 2026.

The players

University of Montevallo

A public liberal arts university located in Montevallo, Alabama.

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What’s next

The university has stated that it will work closely with affected students to ensure they can complete their degrees, and that it will provide support services for displaced employees.

The takeaway

The budget cuts at the University of Montevallo underscore the financial challenges facing many public universities, and the difficult decisions administrators must make to balance their budgets while minimizing the impact on students and the community.