Johns Hopkins University to Lay Off Over 2,000 Employees Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Johns Hopkins University announces job cuts affecting 2,000 employees due to a loss of $800 million in USAID funding under the Trump administration.
Overview
Johns Hopkins University has announced layoffs of over 2,000 employees following an $800 million funding cut from the U.S. Agency for International Development. The layoffs include 1,975 international positions and 247 domestic jobs, marking the largest in the university's history. The cuts impact critical programs in global health and public health as the university winds down USAID-related activities. University officials express deep concerns over the consequences of dwindling federal support for research, with federal funding constituting nearly half of the institution's revenue.
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Analysis
- Johns Hopkins University announced the layoff of over 2,000 employees due to a significant funding cut of $800 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has faced extensive reductions under the Trump administration.
- The funding cuts will affect both domestic and international employees, with 1,975 positions lost globally in 44 countries, and 247 positions affected in the U.S., including those linked to the university's health initiatives.
- The federal government, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has drastically reduced USAID programs, with 83% being canceled, which raises concerns about the future of global health research and support provided by institutions like Johns Hopkins.
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The funding cuts affect programs related to maternal and infant care, disease prevention, and clean drinking water initiatives. Specifically, Jhpiego, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the School of Medicine are impacted.
Johns Hopkins University is cutting over 2,200 jobs, including 1,975 international positions and 247 domestic jobs. Additionally, some employees will be furloughed.
The cuts significantly affect Johns Hopkins' research activities, as federal funding makes up a substantial portion of its revenue. The university is concerned about the long-term consequences for its programs and partnerships with the federal government.
Johns Hopkins University is part of a lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health over funding caps. However, there is no specific mention of legal action directly against the USAID cuts.
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