UT Austin dismissed 19 to 20 communications and marketing staff to prioritize “managing reputational issues and crises.” Their last day is Aug. 31.
A vice president notified employees in the University Marketing and Communications department of the layoffs in an email two weeks ago, according to reporting from KUT.
The University is cutting several full-time positions, including some already vacant, though the exact number of affected jobs remains unclear. University spokesperson Mike Rosen told KUT the department will undergo a restructuring, but the timeline for hiring replacement staff is uncertain.
The University declined to provide further comment.
