Johns Hopkins University announced on Thursday that it will cut over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and abroad due to the termination of $800 million in grants by the Trump administration. This is the largest layoff in the university’s history, affecting 247 employees within the U.S. and 1,975 positions in 44 countries. The job cuts impact various departments, including the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the medical school.
In response to the funding cut, the university expressed sadness over the necessity to wind down critical work both domestically and internationally. The Trump administration’s actions have also targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development, resulting in the cancellation of numerous programs. Additionally, the administration is investigating several American universities, including Johns Hopkins, over alleged antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests on campuses.
Protesters deny the accusations of antisemitism, stating that their criticism is directed towards Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The administration has also canceled grants to Columbia University and is seeking to deport a Palestinian graduate student from the U.S.
(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; editing by Diane Craft)
