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Ohio State University Loses $29M in DEI Funding Cuts

6/21/2025

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Ohio State University faces a staggering loss of over $29 million in federal grants following the government's decision to cut funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This funding loss affects 28 critical grants from the NSF and NIH, jeopardizing vital research on LGBTQ+ issues and racial equity. University spokesperson Ben Johnson stressed the crucial role of federal support in advancing research that benefits Ohio residents.

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Ohio State University faces a staggering loss of over $29 million in federal grants following the government's decision to cut funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This funding loss affects 28 critical grants from the NSF and NIH, jeopardizing vital research on LGBTQ+ issues and racial equity. University spokesperson Ben Johnson stressed the crucial role of federal support in advancing research that benefits Ohio residents.