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Workforce reduction

Northwestern University

IL · Announced July 29, 2025

Reported impactApproximately 425 positions eliminated
Filled positionsNot separated
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidenceOfficial institutional source
What was reported

Staff layoffs across multiple schools and units

Stated reason: Budget Deficit

Official institutional sourceNorthwestern University leadership

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