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kerouac2

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Fri Jun 20, 2025, 06:56 AM Jun 20

Cornell University Anticipates Layoffs as it Faces 'Profound Financial Challenges' [View all]

The university referenced several funding challenges it has faced in recent months, including over $1 billion in federal funds frozen by the Trump administration, threats to future research funding and federal financial aid, “rapidly escalating” legal expenses and an anticipated increased tax on endowment.

https://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/cornell-university-anticipates-layoffs-as-it-faces-profound-financial-challenges/article_d56c4524-eb13-484b-94d2-f7fd88b58290.amp.html

11000 people employed by Cornell. Repukes seem to have no idea how much their insanity will cost families and communities. And/or just as likely they don't give a $hit.

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