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Johns Hopkins University Cuts 2,000 Jobs Amid Funding Crisis

3/14/2025

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Johns Hopkins Layoffs

Johns Hopkins University faces a staggering loss of over 2,000 jobs, including nearly 2,000 international roles, following an $800 million funding cut from USAID, a consequence of the Trump administration's sweeping federal workforce reductions. This unprecedented layoff threatens vital health programs worldwide, marking a dark chapter in the university's history.

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Johns Hopkins Layoffs

Johns Hopkins University faces a staggering loss of over 2,000 jobs, including nearly 2,000 international roles, following an $800 million funding cut from USAID, a consequence of the Trump administration's sweeping federal workforce reductions. This unprecedented layoff threatens vital health programs worldwide, marking a dark chapter in the university's history.

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