Johns Hopkins University Cuts Over 2,200 Jobs Following Loss of USAID Funding
The prestigious research institution faces significant layoffs after losing $800 million in federal funding due to budget cuts under the Trump administration.
- Johns Hopkins University announced the elimination of 2,222 positions, including 1,975 overseas and 247 in the United States.
- The job cuts stem from the loss of $800 million in funding previously provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The funding reduction is part of broader federal budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration, which has targeted USAID and other programs.
- Programs affected include initiatives focused on maternal and child health, disease prevention, and access to clean water in underserved regions.
- Additional layoffs and program reductions may occur as other federal research funding is also at risk of being cut.
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