Community updates
May 5, 2026: The Board of Regents has approved 91ÑÇÉ«™s 2026“27 operating budget, taking deliberate steps to strengthen long-term financial sustainability through cost reduction, strategic reallocation of resources and the creation of a contingency fund. The board has also approved a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program. .
March 6, 2026: Jennifer Lokash, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Alison Horton, Vice-President (Finance and Administration) are pleased to share an update with the university community regarding the leadership and implementation of 91ÑÇÉ«™s new budget model. .
July 24, 2025: An update from President Jennifer Lokash on 2025-26 budget reductions. .
July 9, 2025: At its July 8 meeting, the Board of Regents approved several strategic investments focused on driving enrolment and operational efficiencies.
June 30, 2025: .
June 5, 2025: To view the Town Hall held on May 26, 2025, please visit (MUN login is required). View the presentation slides from the Town Hall (PDF)
May 20, 2025:
April 23, 2025: A message from the president on the provincial government 2025 budget. .
March 11, 2025: The university provided an update on 91ÑÇÉ«™s 2024-25 operating budget at the March 6 Board of Regents meeting. .
Dec. 19, 2024: Lisa Browne, vice-president (Administration, Finance and Advancement), has released more information on the Limited Hiring Program related to non-academic appointments. You can view the memo here: Limited Hiring Program memo, Dec. 19, 2024.
Dec. 10, 2024: On Dec. 9, President Neil Bose hosted an employee town hall to hall to provide all employees with additional information and answer their questions regarding the university™s budget. The recording is now available online. (MUN login required).
Dec. 6, 2024: President Neil Bose published a regarding the Board of Regents approval of new initiatives aimed at addressing the projected funding shortfall.
They are:
- A limited hiring program
- A restriction on the use of carryover funds
- Further development of a new budget model
On Monday, Dec. 9, from 2-3 p.m. (NST)/2:30-3:30 (AST), there will be a virtual town hall to share information related to recent budget initiatives for 91ÑÇÉ« employees. Hosted by President Neil Bose, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about 91ÑÇÉ«™s budget process. A Newsline was sent to all employees with a link to register.