USC announces austerity measures in the face of uncertain federal funding

San Diego State University freezes hiring for most faculty and staff due to expected budget cuts

San Diego State University says it has frozen hiring for most faculty and staff positions due to expected cuts in state funding, a setback that comes while the school is experiencing record enrollment. President Adela de la Torre announced the partial freeze in a March 20 email to employees, noting that SDSU’s collective budget deficit for this fiscal year and the next two could amount to tens of millions of dollars. The university says it has a…

USC announces austerity measures in the face of uncertain federal funding

Facing uncertainty in federal funding, USC administrators on Monday, March 24, announced a series of financial austerity measures —including a staff hiring freeze and restrictions on faculty hiring. “As you are aware, colleges and universities across the nation are facing tremendous scrutiny and financial stress due to federal funding uncertainty, cuts, increased costs, and other risks,” university leaders including President Carol Folt wrote in…

USC implements hiring freeze, budget cuts amid federal funding uncertainty

The University of Southern California announced Monday a series of cost-cutting measures to address financial challenges driven by federal funding uncertainties. The news comes as the Trump Administration threatens to cancel federal contracts with private and public universities. In a message to faculty and staff, university leaders outlined steps aimed at safeguarding USC’s academic mission and long-term financial sustainability. The measures i…

Dallas non-profit facing federal funding uncertainty remains committed to families in need

Interfaith was expecting its usual federal funding for 2025. However, that funding has been halted due to a federal aid freeze implemented in January

CSUB faculty, students express concern about proposed cutbacks

Facing an internal budget shortfall and massive funding reductions from Sacramento, Cal State Bakersfield is looking at faculty reductions to help balance its budget, even as staff and students voice concern about impacts to education.

On Monday, the University of Southern California implemented extensive budget cuts and a hiring freeze, citing the financial pressure stemming from the cuts in federal funding. With immediate effect, the USC announced nine measures to limit and reduce spending. “We write to inform you about the measures the USC is taking to protect our financial sustainability and our academic mission,” the university stated in a letter posted on the “We are SC”…