North Dakota energy research center cuts affect 40 staff

By: Jeff Beach, Amy Dalrymple

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota has been forced to cut staff because of funding delays.

The EERC is cutting 27 positions, UND Assistant Vice President of Communications David Dodds said in a statement Thursday. Another 13 employees have been furloughed on a full or temporary basis, meaning the positions could be reinstated.

The statement said the EERC intends to bring furloughed employees back to work as …

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