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Trump Administration Freezes $108M in Funding for Duke University

7/30/2025

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The Trump administration has put a halt on $108 million in federal funding for Duke University and Duke Health, alleging racial discrimination in their admissions and hiring processes. Duke now has just 10 days to establish a review committee or risk deeper investigations. In 2025, the university had already secured nearly $300 million from the NIH, the highest in North Carolina.

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The Trump administration has put a halt on $108 million in federal funding for Duke University and Duke Health, alleging racial discrimination in their admissions and hiring processes. Duke now has just 10 days to establish a review committee or risk deeper investigations. In 2025, the university had already secured nearly $300 million from the NIH, the highest in North Carolina.