Stanford University said on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) it has laid off over 360 employees, citing budget constraints that it attributed to the federal funding policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration has threatened to cut federal funds for universities over pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza, climate initiatives, transgender policies and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Foreign students face uncertainty as Trump steps up attack on universities
"Stanford is in the process of making budget reductions," a university spokesperson said in emailed statement in response to media reports on the layoffs. "Last week, many schools and units made staff workforce reductions. In total, 363 layoffs occurred."
The Californian university said in June it had made a $140 million reduction in the general funds budget for the upcoming year due to "a challenging fiscal environment shaped in large part by federal policy changes affecting higher education."
