Catholic University of America’s President Peter Kilpatrick has implemented significant workforce reductions, including 66 staff layoffs, to address a $30 million structural deficit caused by falling enrollment and declining tuition revenue. Expenses increased by nearly 24% over five years while net tuition declined by over 21%. Kilpatrick’s strategy balances fiscal austerity with efforts to grow enrollment and maintain institutional morale. The university’s challenges mirror broader higher education trends concerning financial sustainability and resource optimization.