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Workforce reduction

Columbia University in the City of New York

NY · Announced May 6, 2025

Reported impactNearly 180 employees received termination or non-renewal notices
Filled positions180
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidenceOfficial institutional announcement
What was reported

Nearly 180 employees whose positions were supported wholly or partly by terminated federal research grants received termination or non-renewal notices

Stated reason: Termination of approximately $400 million in federal research grants

Official institutional announcementColumbia University Office of Public Affairs

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