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Students Struggle: 43% Hit by $790M Funding Freeze

5/8/2025

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The Spring 2025 Campus Poll at Northwestern University uncovers the profound effects of federal policy shifts on students. A staggering 43% felt the pinch of a $790 million funding freeze, leading 54.9% to rethink their career paths. Meanwhile, 70% reject federal funding restoration deals, and 74.6% report that current events are taking a toll on their mental health.

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The Spring 2025 Campus Poll at Northwestern University uncovers the profound effects of federal policy shifts on students. A staggering 43% felt the pinch of a $790 million funding freeze, leading 54.9% to rethink their career paths. Meanwhile, 70% reject federal funding restoration deals, and 74.6% report that current events are taking a toll on their mental health.