The University of New Orleans announced it is exploring reclassification from Division I to Division III, effective with the 2010-11 academic year. The school cited budgetary concerns as its primary reason for considering the switch and committed to a decision by May 15, 2010.
“We had to reduce funding for athletics in the previous round of budget cuts, and since then the financial picture of the university and the athletics program has not improved,” said Chancellor Tim Ryan.
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