Penn GSE Eliminates Staff Positions as Part of University-Wide Cost-Cutting Measures

The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) has laid off several staff members as part of a broader university effort to reduce costs. This "comprehensive redesign" of the school's staffing model follows a directive from the Provost and Executive Vice President for a 4% reduction in certain expenses, driven by financial uncertainties due to federal policies. The layoffs were completed last week, with an email to faculty and staff on June 2, 2026, confirming the changes.