Portland State University has finalized its layoff plan, reducing the number of affected faculty and academic staff from initial projections. The university will now see 36 faculty and academic staff lose their jobs, with three positions shifting to part-time status. These cuts are part of a larger strategy to address a significant budget shortfall. While the number of layoffs is lower than previously announced, some faculty express dissatisfaction with the process and the university's long-term financial strategy. The university aims to achieve substantial savings through these reductions and departmental eliminations.
Portland, Oregon
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/portland-state-university-layoffs-oregon-education/