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.

Stanford University — one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. — is laying off 363 employees by Sept. 30, according to a WARN Act notice recently filed with the California Employment Development Department.