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Brown University Secures $500 Million Loan Amid Financial Struggles

7/29/2025

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Brown University has taken a bold step to navigate its financial struggles, securing a hefty $500 million private loan after a $300 million loan just months prior. With a 4.44% interest rate over five years, the institution grapples with looming budget cuts due to halted federal research funding and its modest $7.2 billion endowment—the smallest in the Ivy League.

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Brown University has taken a bold step to navigate its financial struggles, securing a hefty $500 million private loan after a $300 million loan just months prior. With a 4.44% interest rate over five years, the institution grapples with looming budget cuts due to halted federal research funding and its modest $7.2 billion endowment—the smallest in the Ivy League.