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Stanford University to Lay Off 363 Employees Due to Funding Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
363
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
363 OF 15,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Stanford, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Stanford University has announced the layoff of 363 employees as a direct result of funding cuts associated with the Trump administration. The decision comes amid ongoing financial challenges faced by the institution, which has been forced to reevaluate its budget and staffing levels. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to manage reduced funding and ensure the university's financial sustainability. This significant workforce reduction highlights the impact of federal funding changes on educational institutions and their operational capabilities.

Stanford University cut 363 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% of the 15,000 people Stanford University employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 17 layoff events at Stanford University since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,946 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Stanford University cut 363 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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17
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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