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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 8, 2026

USC Lays Off Over 900 Employees Amid Fiscal Crisis

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
900
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 5, 2026
900 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (USC) has laid off more than 900 employees since July due to a challenging fiscal crisis. This significant workforce reduction reflects the university's ongoing efforts to manage financial difficulties. The layoffs have affected various departments, contributing to a restructuring aimed at stabilizing the institution's budget. USC's leadership has indicated that these measures are necessary to ensure the university's long-term sustainability amidst economic pressures.

University of Southern California cut 900 jobs as of May 5, 2026.

That is roughly 2.3% of the 40,000 people University of Southern California employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 47 layoff events at University of Southern California since July 2023, affecting a combined 8,120 employees.

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University of Southern California
Consumer Discretionary · 40,000 employees
47
EVENTS TRACKED
9,020
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 8, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 8, 2026