University of Utah could cut up to 15% of staff ahead of future enrollment drops

  • Year Published : 2026
  • Month Published : September

An article from Higher Ed Dive reports that the University of Utah is considering a 5% to 15% reduction in staff as it prepares for projected enrollment declines and financial pressures. It cites WICHE projections that Utah’s high school graduate population is expected to decline 6% between 2023 and 2041. View original source.

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