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USC Dornsife Announces 162 Layoffs Amid Budget Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
162
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
162 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Department affected: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California's Dornsife College has announced the layoff of 162 employees as part of ongoing budget cuts. This decision reflects the university's efforts to address financial challenges exacerbated by decreased enrollment and rising operational costs. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and ensure the institution's financial stability. The affected positions are primarily within the Dornsife College, which is a key academic unit of USC located in Los Angeles. This move underscores the university's commitment to maintaining its educational standards while navigating fiscal constraints.

University of Southern California cut 162 jobs affecting its Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

University of Southern California cut 162 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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