Utah University Faces Major Layoffs | Salt Lake City News

The University of Utah is bracing for major layoffs that could affect hundreds of staff, following recommendations from consulting giants Huron and McKinsey. Amid a $10.6 billion budget, the school is also slashing new employee retirement benefits, shuttering its Sandy campus, and dealing with over 900 empty dorm beds — all signs of deep financial strain as administrators scramble to balance books and plan for the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/09/15/university-utah-plans-lay-off/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8426902dc9de909c Report issues to [email protected].