CMU Cuts Software Positions Hurting Local Market

President Donald Trump’s administration has significantly disrupted higher education, prompting responses from local institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. Here’s an updated timeline of these developments: On October 8, CMU laid off 75 employees from its Software Engineering Institute—due to its reliance on federal funding—though this action was described as an unavoidable last resort. President Farnam Jahanian had previously asserted CMU’s strong financial standing. On September 22, Pitt officially ended its partnership with Sichuan University due to concerns over technology transfer, as noted by House Republicans. Previous months saw additional staff cuts at CMU and Pitt as financial pressures from federal actions emerged, prompting a hiring freeze announced on March 10. The administration has faced scrutiny over visa revocations impacting international students and ongoing management of federal funding anxieties. For continuous updates, this timeline will be revised as new developments unfold.