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Johns Hopkins Faces 2,200 Job Losses Amid Funding Cuts

3/14/2025

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Johns Hopkins University is facing a staggering loss of over 2,200 jobs as the Trump administration pulls $800 million in USAID funding. This unprecedented layoff, affecting 247 U.S. positions and 1,975 abroad, jeopardizes vital health initiatives both locally in Baltimore and around the world, leaving many in uncertainty.

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Story summary

Johns Hopkins University is facing a staggering loss of over 2,200 jobs as the Trump administration pulls $800 million in USAID funding. This unprecedented layoff, affecting 247 U.S. positions and 1,975 abroad, jeopardizes vital health initiatives both locally in Baltimore and around the world, leaving many in uncertainty.