July 22, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Portland State Will Lay Off 36 Employees, Close 2 Departments

A photo of a Portland State University sign flanked by trees.

Emma Whitford Tue, 07/21/2026 - 07:42 PM

The university announced its “final plan” on Tuesday after negotiating with the faculty union for several months. The cuts will help address a $35 million budget shortfall that the university must close in the next two years.

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