Illinois Institute of Technology cuts 160 faculty and staff just before fall semester

The Illinois Institute of Technology has laid off approximately 160 faculty and staff just before the start of the fall semester, a university spokesperson said in a written statement. According to an email shared with WBEZ, the university’s president said Illinois Tech is facing research funding cuts and “severe restrictions on international students.” “The university has no choice but to pursue targeted reductions to address these challenges and protect our mission as an opportunity engine…