Job cuts are hitting Chicago’s biggest universities, with DePaul, Northwestern, and University of Chicago all announcing major layoffs. DePaul just let go of 114 staff—about 7% of its workforce—blaming financial pressures like fewer international students, higher benefit costs, and more demand for financial aid. Northwestern and UChicago are also making deep cuts, freezing hiring and slashing budgets. These changes could ripple through the city’s economy, since local colleges are a huge source of jobs and talent. How do you think these cuts will affect students, staff, and Chicago’s future? #Education #College #Chicago