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Workforce reduction

Washington State University Vancouver

WA · Announced August 29, 2026

Reported impact65 workforce actions, including 22 involuntary staff cuts and 2 filled faculty positions
Filled positions24
Vacant positions23
EvidenceOfficial institutional announcement
What was reported

The Vancouver campus documented 65 actions: 23 vacant positions eliminated, two lecturer contracts not renewed, nine retirement-timed departures, two filled faculty positions eliminated, 20 filled staff positions eliminated involuntarily, three campus reorganizations, and other staffing adjustments

Stated reason: $6.2 million fiscal 2027 reduction, equal to 15% of the campus core-funds base

Official institutional announcementWashington State University Vancouver chancellor

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