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Elite Colleges Face Layoffs Amid Trump Funding Cuts

8/6/2025

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Wealthy US colleges are experiencing layoffs and budget shortfalls due to funding cuts from the Trump administration.
Institutions such as Cornell and Northwestern are negotiating with the government to regain funding.
Harvard anticipates a $1 billion annual loss from funding freezes and tax hikes.
Critics caution that yielding to the administration could encourage further financial pressure on universities.

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Story summary

Wealthy US colleges are experiencing layoffs and budget shortfalls due to funding cuts from the Trump administration.
Institutions such as Cornell and Northwestern are negotiating with the government to regain funding.
Harvard anticipates a $1 billion annual loss from funding freezes and tax hikes.
Critics caution that yielding to the administration could encourage further financial pressure on universities.