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Northwestern University cuts over 400 jobs as campus turmoil and federal scrutiny deepen financial strain

Northwestern University has announced 425 staff job cuts, citing long-term financial pressures compounded by political unrest, campus protests, and a federal funding freeze. The layoffs follow failed cost-saving efforts and rising external scrutiny, marking a turning point for the institution. The move reflects broader shifts challenging even elite universities across the American higher education landscape.