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Trump Administration Cuts Harvard's Funding by $450 Million

5/18/2025

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The Trump administration has escalated its battle with American universities, slashing Harvard's research grants by $450 million, on top of a staggering $2.2 billion freeze. Joan Brugge, director of Harvard’s Ludwig Cancer Center, voiced her concerns, highlighting the devastating effects these funding cuts will have on vital research initiatives.

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The Trump administration has escalated its battle with American universities, slashing Harvard's research grants by $450 million, on top of a staggering $2.2 billion freeze. Joan Brugge, director of Harvard’s Ludwig Cancer Center, voiced her concerns, highlighting the devastating effects these funding cuts will have on vital research initiatives.