Housing Boom Amid Budget Crunch | Portland News

Oregon’s flagship university is racing ahead with a $235 million housing project—despite a $65 million budget shortfall and faculty layoffs. The seven-story, 800-bed complex, funded solely by student room and board fees, stands in stark contrast to the strained general budget. While the school insists this money isn’t touching salaries or academics, critics question how affordable education can remain as tuition climbs and enrollment shrinks due to falling birth rates. With Phase Two on hold until enrollment trends stabilize, the university walks a tightrope between short-term needs and long-term survival in a changing higher ed landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c09b92725d7dd28