New Jersey City University will lay off employees. This action precedes its merger with Kean University this summer. A local news site reported at least 151 employees, including professors, are impacted. The university faces a projected $25 million budget gap. Voluntary buyouts are also being offered to staff.
https://www.nj.com/education/2026/02/nj-university-will-lay-off-151-employees-ahead-of-massive-merger-report-says.html