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Stanford University to Lay Off 36 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
36 OF 15,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Stanford, California, USA.

Department affected: Children’s Hospital.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Stanford University is set to cut $140 million from its budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will involve laying off staff due to a decrease in federal funding. The university has not specified the exact number of employees affected by these layoffs, and the details regarding the timeline for these job cuts remain unclear. This decision reflects broader financial challenges faced by the institution, prompting significant budget adjustments. The layoffs are part of a larger effort to address the financial shortfall and ensure the university's sustainability moving forward.

Stanford University cut 36 jobs affecting its Children’s Hospital team.

That is roughly 0.2% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Stanford University has announced planned job cuts affecting 36 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Stanford University.

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Stanford University
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17
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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