Johns Hopkins Cuts Over 2,000 Jobs Following $800 Million Federal Grant Loss

The Trump administration’s dramatic reduction in USAID funding forces the university to scale back critical health programs globally.

Johns Hopkins University is laying off 2,222 employees, including 247 in the U.S. and 1,975 abroad, after losing $800 million in USAID funding.
The job cuts affect the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, and Jhpiego, a nonprofit focused on global health initiatives.
The Trump administration, aiming to reduce federal spending, has canceled 83% of USAID programs and redirected remaining efforts under the State Department.
Hopkins officials highlighted the global impact of the cuts, which will disrupt efforts to combat disease, provide clean water, and improve maternal and infant health.
As Maryland’s largest private employer, the university’s economic contributions to the state are significant, raising concerns about broader regional effects.