FUNDING FREEZE

Northwestern reportedly nearing deal to end federal probe, restore research funds

University seeks to restore nearly $800M in federal research dollars after months of political fallout.

By Jared Harris
Nov 27, 2025

Cornell restores frozen federal research funding after reaching agreement with Trump administration

The deal ends multiple investigations and reestablishes eligibility for future government grants.

By Jared Harris
Nov 7, 2025

Brown University layoffs tied to Title VI investigation and years of administrative bloat

Brown University will lay off 48 employees and terminate 55 vacant positions in an effort to reduce spending.

By Alessia Degraeve
Sep 26, 2025

Ex-Duke doctor: I was ousted for resisting DEI mandates

Dr. Conger’s claim of being forced out spotlights a wider trend: amid a $108M funding freeze and tarnished hiring l…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Aug 21, 2025

Newsom threatens lawsuit over Trump admin's possible $1B deal tied to UCLA anti-Semitism probe

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is considering legal action against the Trump administ…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Aug 13, 2025

Trump admin halts UCLA federal research funding after DOJ uncovers 'systemic anti-Semitism'

The Trump Administration has frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research grants to the University of…

By CJ Womack '25
Aug 7, 2025

Trump admin releases $6B in frozen education funds after leftist misuse concerns

The Trump administration has decided to release nearly $6 billion in frozen education funds after reviewing concern…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Aug 6, 2025

Trump admin negotiates fines with elite universities to restore funding

The Trump administration is in talks with several prominent universities for them to pay fines in order to restore …

By Patrick McDonald '26
Aug 6, 2025