Muhlenberg College
PA · Announced May 19, 2026
Reported impact22 filled and 16 vacant positions eliminated
Filled positions22
Vacant positions16
EvidenceInstitutional student reporting based on an official campus message
The college notified 13 faculty members that they would not be reappointed after 2026-27, laid off nine staff members, and eliminated 16 vacant staff positions
Stated reason: $10 million budget deficit and a two-year financial stewardship plan
Institutional student reporting based on an official campus messageThe Muhlenberg Weekly, citing the president's May 19 community message
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