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Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

Last updated: March 13, 2025 3:32 pm
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Johns Hopkins University, a renowned center for scientific research in the United States, announced on Thursday that it would be laying off over 2,000 employees both domestically and internationally. The reason for these layoffs is attributed to the significant cuts made by the Trump administration, particularly to international aid programs.

The layoffs, which mark the largest in the university’s history, will impact 247 workers in the United States and an additional 1,975 positions in 44 countries. The affected entities include the university’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, its medical school, and the nonprofit organization Jhpiego. A substantial portion of the university’s revenue, amounting to nearly half, comes from federally funded research, with $800 million coming from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Johns Hopkins is among the top recipients of funding that the Trump administration aims to reduce. This has put the university in a precarious position, along with other research institutions that heavily rely on federal funding for their studies and operations.

In a statement, Johns Hopkins expressed pride in its projects focused on maternal and infant care, disease prevention, clean water provision, and other crucial efforts globally. The university emphasized its deep connection with federal funding and the impact of the proposed cuts on its operations.

Critics of the administration’s decisions have raised concerns about the potential repercussions of the cuts. Dr. Sunil Solomon, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins, warned that the reduction in funding could lead to a resurgence in diseases like HIV. He lamented the shift towards isolationism and prioritization of America’s interests over global welfare.

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The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have also raised alarms. If implemented, these cuts would result in a significant reduction in federal payments to Johns Hopkins, impacting its research programs and clinical trials. The university is actively challenging these cuts through legal means.

In addition to the layoffs, the administration has targeted specific schools for budget reductions based on various allegations. Johns Hopkins and Columbia University are among the institutions under scrutiny for alleged noncompliance with federal civil rights laws.

The elimination of programs funded by USAID has far-reaching consequences, affecting research projects on public health issues like tuberculosis, AIDS, and cervical cancer. Dr. Solomon highlighted the impact of these cuts on his HIV outcomes program in India, leading to layoffs and potentially compromising disease control efforts.

The economic repercussions of these funding cuts extend beyond Johns Hopkins, impacting universities and agriculture research labs nationwide. The closure of projects like Feed the Future has resulted in job losses and disruptions in vital research initiatives.

The ripple effects of these cuts are expected to be felt in the Baltimore area, where Johns Hopkins is a major employer and economic driver. The university’s role as a leading research institution is crucial for both local and global health initiatives, underscoring the significance of federal funding for scientific advancements.

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