Another Big Shoe Drops <br> Duke University Cuts More than 600 Positions

Over the weekend, Duke University reported than they had cut more than 660 positions due to changes in Federal Funding. They were not clear if this was due to federal grants or federal grants plus indirect cost recovery funds. Whatever the reason, this is a large change in staffing. The takeaway on this news is that wealth and research is no longer a protection against the uncertainties that confront higher education.

Over the weekend, Duke University reported than they had cut more than 660 positions due to changes in Federal Funding. They were not clear if this was due to federal grants or federal grants plus indirect cost recovery funds. Whatever the reason, this is a large change in staffing. The takeaway on this news is that wealth and research is no longer a protection against the uncertainties that confront higher education.

Over the weekend, Duke University reported than they had cut more than 660 positions due to changes in Federal Funding. They were not clear if this was due to federal grants or federal grants plus indirect cost recovery funds. Whatever the reason, this is a large change in staffing. The takeaway on this news is that wealth and research is no longer a protection against the uncertainties that confront higher education.

Over the weekend, Duke University reported than they had cut more than 660 positions due to changes in Federal Funding. They were not clear if this was due to federal grants or federal grants plus indirect cost recovery funds. Whatever the reason, this is a large change in staffing. The takeaway on this news is that wealth and research is no longer a protection against the uncertainties that confront higher education.