Saint Louis University Lays Off 23 Staffers, Eliminates 130 Positions

Saint Louis University has laid off 23 staff members as the private Catholic institution tries to balance its budget and, in its president’s words, “sustain SLU’s long-term financial health.” In addition, the Missouri-based university eliminated 30 unfilled faculty roles and 100 vacant staff positions, President Fred Pestello said Friday in a campus message.  In an Oct. 11 message to faculty and staff about budget cuts, university officials signaled further personnel cuts will likely be needed to balance the university’s budget in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.