SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 18 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news release:

The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved the University's 2026-27 fiscal year budget request and several naming resolutions at is quarterly business, Sept. 18, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center.

The trustees approved a balanced budget proposal based on a year with no increase in state appropriations and a 4.3% tuition increase. The proposed balanced budget will be forwarded to the Pennsylvania Board of Governors for approval at its next meeting, Oct. 8.

The approved naming resolution included:

* Charlie Sheetz '74 Mentorship Program.

* Charlie Sheetz '74 and Gail Sheetz Nursing Skil...