Johns Hopkins to cut 2,000 jobs, losing grants

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Johns Hopkins University will cut nearly 2,000 jobs due to an $800 million loss in federal grants, primarily affecting its medical school, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and JHPIEGO. The cuts include 1,975 positions internationally and 247 in the U.S., with additional furloughs planned. Employees will receive at least two months' notice before layoffs. The university's president warned that these funding cuts could significantly impact research and medical programs, affecting faculty, students, and staff.


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