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UArizona Athletics To Lay Off 21 Due To Coronavirus Struggles
The University of Arizona Athletics Department is laying off 21 full-time positions and cutting 15 currently unfilled part-time positions.
TUCSON, AZ — The University of Arizona Athletics Department is eliminating 21 full-time positions and 15 previously-frozen positions to help overcome financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The cuts and reorganization planning will reduce the department’s overall spending by $30 million this fiscal year and beyond. The department faces a projected $45 million revenue loss due to restrictions of fan attendance at athletic events, a reduced football schedule and uncertainty of other revenue streams.
The department also will save about $10 million in restructured debt for fiscal year 2020-21 and $8 million from a reduction in overall sport expenses.
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The Wildcats' football team is set to play its first game Saturday against the University of Utah.
The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.
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