Tuition Increases, Layoffs Coming to Many U.S. Universities | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Several U.S. universities including Cornell and Duke are raising tuition and planning staff reductions amid financial challenges in 2024.
- These actions stem from federal research funding cuts under the Trump administration and ongoing economic and legislative uncertainties.
- Cornell, with over $900 million from tuition annually and a $10.7 billion endowment, anticipates involuntary layoffs and described a 'dire landscape'.
- Duke seeks $350 million in budget cuts, roughly 10% of its budget, while the University of Minnesota is raising tuition by at least 6.5%.
- These financial pressures may cause program cuts, job losses, and tuition increases, while the White House denies responsibility for rising college costs.
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