Portland State University Cuts Two Departments and Thirty-Six Staff to Bridge Budget Gap

By Emma Whitford · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-21

Portland State University Cuts Two Departments and Thirty-Six Staff to Bridge Budget Gap

Inside Higher Ed reports that Portland State University will shutter its conflict resolution and university studies departments as part of a $16 million cost-saving initiative. President Ann Cudd confirmed that 34 faculty members and two academic professionals face layoffs to com

Inside Higher Ed reports that Portland State University will shutter its conflict resolution and university studies departments as part of a $16 million cost-saving initiative. President Ann Cudd confirmed that 34 faculty members and two academic professionals face layoffs to com