In the letter, Stanford University cited “ongoing economic uncertainty,” looming federal cuts and rising operational costs as the reasons for the staffing cuts. The university has also made a $140 million budget cut in its general fund for the 2025-26 school year, as SFGATE previously reported.

Amid a $140 million budget shortfall, the University has begun widespread layoffs, with 363 staff affected so far.

Stanford University will lay off at least 363 employees this fall as part of $140 million in budget cuts driven by rising costs and changes in federal funding policies, including a steep revision to the endowment tax.