Oakland City University

Oakland City University has announced the layoff of 167 employees as part of a response to ongoing financial difficulties. The decision comes amid a broader trend of budget cuts affecting educational institutions. The layoffs are set to take effect immediately, reflecting the university's need to address its financial woes. This significant reduction in staff is expected to impact various operations within the university. The administration has cited the need for restructuring to ensure the institution's sustainability moving forward.

Oakland City University, facing financial troubles, announced earlier in the spring that it would lay off more than 100 employees and filed a WARN notice stating it would lay off 167 employees beginning June 1, 2026. The university characterized the WARN filing as a precaution, and a May 19 release said layoffs would be effective May 31 but did not specify a number then. Separately, the university has delayed paychecks for many employees, prompting at least two lawsuits by staff claiming unpaid wages. The school also suspended undergraduate programs for the 2026-2027 year while keeping graduate programs, and university officials have said they are preparing to resume undergraduate offerings in 2027-2028.