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Stanford University to Lay Off 36 Employees

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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 in CA affecting its Children’s Hospital team.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 15,000 people Stanford University employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 13 layoff events at Stanford University since June 2025, including 363 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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

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Stanford University
Consumer Discretionary · 15,000 employees
13
EVENTS TRACKED
363
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026