UMd lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’

The University of Maryland, College Park, laid off 84 employees Wednesday, cuts it said were necessary to cope with projected $18 million rise in energy costs at a time of a decrease of $15 million in federal funding in fiscal 2027.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 619

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials addressed to “colleagues.”

The letter blames the layoffs on a projected increase in energy costs by $18 million, with a decrease of $15 million in federal funding in fiscal 2027.

The letter also says the school lost an additional $104 million the last three years. The letter was signed by university President Darryll Pines, Senior …

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