At Grim Town Hall, Harvard Medical School Leaders Tell Staff to Expect Layoffs and Far-Reaching Cuts [View all]
By Avani B. Rai and Saketh Sundar, Crimson Staff Writers
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Harvard Medical School leadership told employees at a town hall Wednesday morning that the school was preparing to make staffing reductions and cut programs as a result of the Trump administration’s actions against Harvard — including a $2.2 billion freeze.
“I know this news is sobering. I know that many of you have been expecting this news, and so to actually be clear and transparent about it, it’s difficult for all of us,” said HMS Executive Dean for Administration Lisa M. Muto, according to a recording of the town hall obtained by The Crimson.
HMS Chief Financial Officer Julie Joncas — who noted that 75 percent of HMS’ research is federally funded — pointed to federal research funding cuts, a loss of nonprofit status for the University, an endowment tax increase, tariffs, and legal fees as key risks that put the school in a bind.
Spokespeople for HMS and the University did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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