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Workforce reduction

Washington University in St Louis

MO · Announced September 30, 2025

Reported impact316 staff positions eliminated
Filled positions316
Vacant positions198
EvidenceOfficial institutional announcement
What was reported

The university reported eliminating 316 staff positions across its Danforth Campus, Medical Campus, and Central Fiscal Unit, while separately closing 198 open and vacant positions

Stated reason: Restructuring, budget reductions, and reductions in external funding

Official institutional announcementWashington University chancellor

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