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Workforce reduction

Kent State University at Kent

OH · Announced May 1, 2026

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Reported impactUp to 45 staff layoffs announced
Filled positions45
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidencePublic-media reporting
What was reported

The university announced that up to 45 staff members could be laid off while addressing an $18 million budget shortfall

Stated reason: Budget deficit

Public-media reportingWOSU Public Media

This source states the reported workforce count and scope.

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