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NJCU Layoffs Begin, also see: Kean University Merger (Jersey City, New Jersey)

A merger between NJCU and Kean University is underway. This transition has caused initial job reductions at NJCU. Some staff members were issued pink slips. The exact count of affected individuals remains unstated. Officials from both universities declined to provide specifics.

https://jcitytimes.com/njcu-kean-merger-yields-first-layoffs-officials-mum-on-details/

#Layoffs #Merger #HigherEducation #NewJersey

JWU Chancellor Mim Runey Finally Called Out By Board Trustee

I am a former trustee and graduate of Johnson & Wales University (class of 1973). I served as a trustee for over seven years and during that time worked to be a proper fiduciary of the university. I applaud your June 23 article “The Rise and Fall of Johnson & Wales University.” The article fully captures my personal frustration with university leadership, most significantly Chancellor Mim L. Runey.

As a first-generation college graduate, I also established an endowed scholarship in my family’s name to benefit students coming from a background similar to mine, who are looking to get into a finance/business-professional role.

When I resigned my role as trustee and chair of the academic subcommittee a couple months ago, it came as a result of frustration not only about moving the academic needle and managing my endowed scholarship but about the loss of over 30 established academic leaders over the years. These leaders were not included in the recent staff/faculty terminations mentioned. These academic leaders were brought in to build and develop key programs not part of Culinary. Most lasted a year or more and then suddenly were no longer part of the university.

The root of the problem at Johnson & Wales is Chancellor Runey. People are afraid to challenge her for fear of retaliation and dismissal. Her friends thrive, but many are just afraid to challenge and speak up for fear of being ostracized. Many of these people have gone on to other colleges and universities to build very innovative programs. Just look at the recent promotion of Joe Greene to president. I have great respect for Joe in his financial leadership. But for Joe, JWU would have collapsed years ago. My point is that the university at the board’s direction should have used the opportunity to build an effective bench with some new talent who could possibly serve as a replacement for Chancellor Runey. The time for fresh talent and ideas is now.

It is a shame that proud graduates, like myself, are watching the collapse of what was a fine institution. The university led culinary arts for many years, only to then fall to a distant second or further behind the Culinary Institute of America and to two-year institutions popping up all over the country. They lost their way and bet it all on one-dimensional education, favoring Culinary and Hospitality. They have all but abandoned the very foundation of their business, education.

This is my first external outreach. I have written several letters expressing these issues to the board chair and vice chair but receive little if any response.

Thank you for caring enough to write this piece. We all hope that the university can find its way, but each day I become less and less certain they will without bold moves.

  • Philip Renaud, Johnson & Wales University, Class of 1973
#Leadership #HigherEducation #Culture #Board

Northwestern to Pay $75 Million in Deal With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

President Donald Trump's administration had cut off $790 million in grants in a standoff that contributed to university layoffs and the resignation in September of Northwestern president Michael Schill.

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2025-11-29/northwestern-to-pay-75-million-in-deal-with-trump-administration-to-restore-federal-funding

#HigherEducation #Funding #Layoffs #News

UCF lays off 65 employees

The University of Central Florida laid off 57 employees at a renewable energy research center in Brevard County last week after the Trump administration cut federal grants that helped support it.

The state’s largest public university also recently laid off six people in its technology department and two at the UCF Arboretum, though those were not tied to the loss of federal funding.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/21/ucf-lays-off-65-employees-most-tied-to-shifting-federal-priorities-school-says/

#Layoffs #HigherEducation

Keene State to lay off staff positions, asking faculty to retire after state cuts

The college is eliminating 25 staff positions — eight of which are vacant, according to college spokesperson Paul Miller.

https://www.keenesentinel.com/news/local/keene-state-college-layoffs-faculty-staff-budget-cuts-nh/article_95fb4654-0217-42c9-b70b-576e328faad9.html

#Layoffs #HigherEducation #BudgetCuts

Staff layoffs due to budget shortfall

On 10/23/25 approximately 5% of Marymount’s staff were laid off. Reduced federal grants, reduced international students, and reduced graduate enrollment were cited. Anecdotal evidence suggests the actual percentage of cut staff was higher. Staff across all support areas, including finance, the library, research, HR and student support were all eliminated to help close the budget.

#Layoffs #BudgetCut #HigherEducation

At USC, more than 900 employees laid off since July

The University of Southern California has issued layoff notices to more than 900 employees since July amid a fiscal crisis that has battered morale and strained resources.

The cuts, detailed in a Monday letter to the USC community by interim President Beong-Soo Kim, are central to an effort to erase a budget deficit that ballooned to more than $200 million. The layoffs have included employees across the university and its health system, including student academic advisers.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/usc-more-900-employees-laid-004014828.html

#Layoffs #University #HigherEducation

Firings from Backbone Departments

Today, October 29, 2025, Xavier announced firings from departments that uphold the mission of the school. From the Office of Social Justice to CAMPUS MINISTRY, people were let go due to budget cuts, yet racist, mean spirited professors are still here. How can you claim to prepare students to mold a more just and humane society when you're firing the people who help to form students into these leaders. We deserve better.

#Layoffs #HigherEducation #Mission #BudgetCuts

University of Northern Colorado plans to lay off 50 employees

The University of Northern Colorado plans to lay off about 50 staff members in early November and eliminate roughly 30 vacant roles, CFO Dale Pratt said during a town hall last week.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/university-of-northern-colorado-plans-to-lay-off-50-employees/803556/

#Layoffs #HigherEducation #University

Michigan State president reveals number of layoffs

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz said Wednesday morning that nearly a hundred support staff, faculty and academic staff and executive management were laid off as a result of university-wide budget cuts.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/22/michigan-state-msu-number-jobs-eliminated-university-cuts-president-guskiewicz/86833813007/

#Layoffs #HigherEducation #BudgetCut

Brown University to lay off 48 employees and eliminate 55 vacant roles

Brown University is laying off 48 employees and eliminating 55 vacant positions as part of a broader effort to shave $30 million off its budget, top leaders at the Ivy League institution announced Monday.

In August, the university blamed its financial challenges on recent federal policy changes, including an expected decline in research funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy and other agencies. Prior to that, leaders warned that “significant cost-cutting” measures would be needed.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/brown-university-employee-layoffs-budget-reductions/761060/

#Layoffs #HigherEducation #University #BudgetCut

Job cuts ongoing at Michigan State University

  • Michigan State University is reducing its general fund spending, leading to potential employee layoffs and job changes.

  • University officials estimate around 200 jobs could be eliminated, though the final number is still being determined.

  • The university plans to cut its general fund by 6% this year and a total of 9% over the next two years.

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2025/09/15/layoffs-michigan-state-general-fund-budget/86100312007/

#HigherEducation #Layoffs #BudgetCut

Northeastern University Layoffs 2025

During the last week of August 2025, Senior Leadership instructed all departments to eliminate 5% of their workforce due to financial concerns with the decrease of enrollment. It seems that the individuals chosen were at random. Individuals were laid off effective immediately and were not given any prior notice. Individuals were required to turn over any and all University-owned technology. The University deactivated all individual's accounts within 24 hours. The University offered "severance" to some individuals.

#Layoffs #Severance #HigherEducation

University in Northeast lays groundwork for 31 layoffs

Utica University sent notices this week to 23 academic departments, notifying them that 31 full-time faculty and librarians could be laid off. The notices come at a time when the institution is looking at cutting degrees and has been dealing with financial difficulties.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/university-in-northeast-lays-groundwork-for-31-layoffs-amid-financial-concerns.html

#Layoff #Layoffs #HigherEducation

Rosenbury confronts layoffs and other issues

Nineteen months later, tensions between Rosenbury and the Barnard community have reached a boiling point. Despite hailing efforts from her administration—like the completed renovation of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being and the implementation of a long-overdue maternity leave policy—Rosenbury has also seen a tenure marred by suspensions and expulsions of student protesters, layoffs of 77 full-time staff members, and the faculty vote of no confidence she received in April 2024, the first in Barnard’s history.

https://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2025/09/10/rosenbury-confronts-layoffs-student-discipline-and-barnards-financial-situation-in-interview-with-spectator/

#Layoffs #Leadership #MaternityLeave #HigherEducation

budgets down by 2.5 percent

Title: UO braces for more layoffs as budget cut plans take shape
Company/Org: University of Oregon
News Source: Lookout Eugene Springfield
Location: Eugene, OR
Summary: The university is preparing department level plans to reduce budgets by 2.5 percent, with layoffs expected as early as Sept. 8 while units finalize cuts.
URL:https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/university-of-oregon/2025/08/20/uo-braces-for-more-layoffs-as-budget-cut-plans-take-shape/

#BudgetCuts #Layoffs #HigherEducation