In June 2026, Memorial will offer a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible employees. The program is designed to reduce costs while offering long-service faculty and staff additional financial support for retirement.   

The criteria to qualify for the program are as follows: 

• Employees must be at least 60 years of age with a minimum of 30 years of service, or
• Employees must be 71 years of age or older, regardless of years of service, as of Aug. 31, 2026; 
• Employees must hold academic and staff positions that are operationally funded and permanent.
• Employees in positions on the executive salary scale are excluded from this program. 

For information on the program, please visit the Voluntary Retirement Program page and Frequently Asked Questions.