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USC Cuts 259 Jobs to Address $230 Million Deficit

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
259
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
259 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (USC) is laying off 259 employees as part of its efforts to address a significant $230 million budget deficit. This decision reflects the institution's ongoing financial challenges and aims to stabilize its operations amid rising costs. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to manage expenses effectively while maintaining essential services. The affected positions span various departments within the university, highlighting the widespread impact of the financial situation. USC's leadership has emphasized the need for these cuts to ensure the institution's long-term sustainability.

University of Southern California cut 259 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.6% 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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