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University of California Implements Hiring Freeze Amid Financial Challenges

The UC system braces for federal and state funding cuts, citing threats to research and education support under new policies from the Trump administration.

Prospective students tour the University of California, Berkeley campus before beginning of the new semester, in Berkeley, California, U.S., June 8, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Protesters gather at a rally Wednesday at UC Berkeley protesting actions and threats by the Trump administration.
Protesters gather at a rally by faculty, students and staff Wednesday at UC Berkeley protesting the Trump administration and its threats against Berkeley and other U.S. colleges, on the same day the UC president announced a systemwide hiring freeze.
Protesters gather Wednesday at UC Berkeley to protest threats by the Trump administration.

Overview

  • The University of California has announced a systemwide hiring freeze across its 10 campuses, six medical centers, and three national laboratories.
  • The decision responds to the Trump administration's threats to reduce federal funding for research, education, and healthcare programs.
  • An anticipated 8% reduction in state funding for the 2025-26 budget adds further pressure on the university's financial stability.
  • Additional cost-saving measures include delaying maintenance, cutting business travel, and preparing workforce management plans.
  • The hiring freeze reflects broader national trends, with other major universities like Harvard and Stanford also taking similar steps in response to funding threats.