Michigan State University announced layoffs of 99 faculty, staff and executives this month as part of cost‑saving measures tied to rising operating expenses and disruptions to federal research funding. President Kevin Guskiewicz said the reductions follow earlier cuts tied to the Trump administration’s termination of dozens of federally funded projects earlier in the year. The university said job eliminations represent about 1.3% of its workforce and are expected to save roughly $50 million annually. MSU has cut additional positions since March after the loss and pauses of more than $100 million in multiyear grants across agencies including NSF, NIH and USDA. Officials defended the move as necessary to stabilize the budget even as enrollment rose to record levels and international student declines weighed on revenue. Campus leaders signaled further rebalancing could be required if federal funding disruptions persist. Clarification: the layoffs include roles tied to externally funded research and general‑fund positions.