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Duke U to Begin Layoffs in August After 599 Accept Buyouts

Duke University will conduct involuntary layoffs between Aug. 5–19 following nearly 600 voluntary staff buyouts amid federal funding threats under the Trump administration. Additional faculty retirements and budget cuts are expected. The university cited a need to offset reduced research funding and endowment taxes, aiming to trim as much as 10% of its budget.

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The News & Observer broke the news in United States on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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