LayoffEvanston, IL, United States
Cuts 425 jobs
Northwestern is eliminating 425 positions after a $790 million federal funding freeze, about half of them vacant, mainly in Arts & Sciences and Engineering.
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Latest announcement (Jul 31, 2025): Northwestern is eliminating 425 positions after a $790 million federal funding freeze, about half of them vacant, mainly in Arts & Sciences and Engineering. Locations named: Evanston, IL, United States. The tracker lists 1 announcement for Northwestern University since 2025, with 425 jobs reported affected. Our coverage: Northwestern Cuts 425 Jobs
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 1 of 1 announcements that state a number.
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1 announcement · 425 jobs reported affected
LayoffEvanston, IL, United States
Northwestern is eliminating 425 positions after a $790 million federal funding freeze, about half of them vacant, mainly in Arts & Sciences and Engineering.

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