Johns Hopkins University Faces Layoffs After Trump Cuts $800m Grants
The layoffs will affect employees in 44 countries, highlighting the global reach of the university's operations and the potential consequences of the Trump administration's decision. The move has raised concerns about the impact on global health and development, particularly in countries where the university has a significant presence.
The Johns Hopkins University is set to lay off over 2,000 employees in the US and abroad due to the termination of $800 million in grants by the Trump administration. The layoffs will affect 247 domestic US workers and 1,975 positions outside the US in 44 countries, impacting various departments including the Bloomberg School of Public Health, medical school, and Jhpiego non-profit.
The move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and probe 60 American universities, including Hopkins, over pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. The administration alleges that protesters are anti-Semitic, while demonstrators deny the allegations and claim the government is conflating criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza with anti-Semitism.
The layoffs will have a significant impact on the university's operations, particularly in the areas of public health and medical research. The Bloomberg School of Public Health and the medical school are renowned for their work in global health and development, and the loss of funding and staff will likely hinder their ability to continue this work.
The decision to cut grants to Johns Hopkins University has sparked controversy, with many arguing that it is a politically motivated move that will have far-reaching consequences for global health and development. The university has yet to comment on the layoffs and the impact they will have on their operations.
