USC budget cuts and layoffs impact students, staff, faculty
The University of Southern California (USC) has implemented budget cuts and laid off over 1,000 employees to address a $251 million operational deficit. The cuts have affected students, staff, and faculty, with reduced scholarship funding, employee benefits, and merit-based raises frozen.
USC is addressing a $251 million operational deficit. The university has cut some scholarship funding and employee benefits, and frozen merit-based raises. Over 1,000 employees have been laid off since July 2025. The layoffs have affected the University Park Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and the health system. USC expects to eliminate its long-term budget deficit by July 2026. The budget cuts have impacted students, staff, and faculty.
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