LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — More than 150 positions and an estimated $104 million in funding for Michigan State University have been lost due to budget restrictions following federal cuts, according to MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz.

In a statement shared with university staff, Guskiewicz states that budgeted reductions for support staff, faculty, and executive managers have led to 99 positions being eliminated as of October 14.

Additionally, 83 positions across the university have been eliminated due to federal funding cuts. Guskiewicz says that around 1.3% of university positions have been impacted since March 1.

"Unfortunately, the federal funding picture remains murky, and additional impacts from the ongoing federal shutdown remain to be seen," said Guskiewicz in the statement shared

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