Columbia College Chicago
IL · Announced August 21, 2026
Reported impactAt least 14 staff members laid off; the college did not disclose the full total
Filled positions14
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidencePublished campus reporting with an institutional statement and union confirmation
The staff union confirmed that 14 of its members were among employees whose positions were eliminated; the college said it made additional staff reductions but did not disclose the total
Stated reason: Enrollment decline and continued operating-deficit reductions
Published campus reporting with an institutional statement and union confirmationColumbia Chronicle, citing the college and staff union
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