Temple University plans layoffs tied to fiscal 2027 budgeting, according to the week-in-review summary. The piece reports that Temple expects to lay off about 40 employees as it enters the next fiscal year, after prior cuts connected to persistent budget deficits. The roundup also notes other institutions and affiliates responding to similar pressures, including workforce reductions and closures—highlighting how financial constraints are translating into staffing decisions across sectors. For higher education HR and institutional leaders, these actions increase the urgency of workforce planning, shared governance coordination, and mitigation strategies for impacts on program delivery and student services.