The Trump administration has halted over a billion dollars in funding for Cornell University. Additionally, approximately $790 million in federal funds for Northwestern University have also been frozen. These actions follow civil rights investigations launched against both institutions.
The funding freeze primarily impacts grants and contracts administered by several federal departments. These include the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, and Health and Human Services. Officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed the unannounced decision.
These actions represent a significant escalation in a broader campaign targeting prominent American universities. Within a month, billions of dollars in federal funding have been suspended or placed under review. Other universities affected by these measures include Brown, Columbia, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton.
Cornell and Northwestern are both subject to investigations. These investigations focus on allegations of antisemitism and accusations of racial discrimination. The investigations are examining the universities' diversity initiatives.
10 Comments
BuggaBoom
I fully support this move; universities need to be held accountable for their diversity initiatives if they are not truly inclusive.
KittyKat
Let’s not forget that education is a fundamental right. Freezing funds is a regressive step backward for all of us.
Loubianka
Instead of targeting universities, the administration should focus on constructive dialogue to combat discrimination.
Marishka
Schools should be fostering unity, not division. If they’re failing at that, they shouldn’t get government funding!
Pupsik
These funding cuts will disproportionately hurt students and faculty. This is a misguided approach to addressing concerns.
Loubianka
Funding cuts like these will only result in setbacks for students pursuing important research. This is unacceptable!
Eugene Alta
Federal funding should come with responsibilities, and if these institutions are failing to meet them, then cuts are warranted.
Noir Black
It seems the administration is more interested in politics than people. Students shouldn’t suffer because of political games!
KittyKat
These funding freezes are necessary to ensure that taxpayer money isn't used to support biased institutions.
Noir Black
Finally, someone is holding universities accountable for their actions. Antisemitism and discrimination should not be tolerated!