NEW ORLEANS —

Xavier University has announced several layoffs Thursday afternoon.

The university has laid off 50 staff members due to financial difficulties. At this time, no more layoffs are expected. Advertisement

Many employees were shocked by the news, especially given its timing close to Thanksgiving and the school's homecoming celebrations.

Xavier is celebrating its centennial year, which added to the shock of the news.

The layoffs have affected several departments, including the campus ministry, the office of social justice, and the mass communication department.

A former staff member, who requested to be anonymous due to fear of retaliation, shared their experience of being laid off.

The university has confirmed that 46 full-time employees were affected by what they describ

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