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Workforce reduction

The University of Texas at Tyler

TX · Announced August 25, 2026

Reported impact99 employees accepted voluntary buyouts
Filled positions99
Vacant positions0
EvidencePublic-interest reporting based on university records and responses
What was reported

Thirty faculty members and 69 staff members accepted voluntary separation offers; the university said vacated positions may be eliminated, left vacant, or refilled

Stated reason: $12 million projected budget shortfall

Public-interest reporting based on university records and responsesThe Texas Tribune and Open Campus

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