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USC Implements Program Cuts Amid $200 Million Deficit

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The University of Southern California (Norris) has announced significant program cuts in response to a $200 million budget deficit. As part of these measures, approximately 200 employees will be laid off, effective October 1, 2023. The decision comes as the university seeks to stabilize its financial situation amidst rising operational costs and declining enrollment figures. The layoffs will impact various departments, although specific details on which programs will be affected have not been disclosed. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure the university's long-term sustainability and financial health.

University of Southern California cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.5% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

University of Southern California cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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47
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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