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Universities Invest Millions Amid Trump Administration Funding Freeze

11/14/2025

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Universities Restore Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's funding freeze on research grants prompt Cornell University to pay $30 million and invest $30 million in U.S. agriculture research to restore funding.
Northwestern University faces a $790 million freeze and bears costs supporting affected research.
Columbia University previously settled for $200 million, restoring funding and ending federal investigations.
Interim President Henry Bienen says negotiations are possible while affirming university autonomy.

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Trump’s Policies Impact Jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies caused a hiring freeze at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Christopher Cade, an Ohio State University student, had his internship with the U.S. Department of Transportation canceled.
Ohio State University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion closed, eliminating 17 staff positions.
Four Milwaukee Area Technical College employees filed discrimination complaints after losing their jobs due to the administration's DEI policies, prompting protests.

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Universities Restore Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's funding freeze on research grants prompt Cornell University to pay $30 million and invest $30 million in U.S. agriculture research to restore funding.
Northwestern University faces a $790 million freeze and bears costs supporting affected research.
Columbia University previously settled for $200 million, restoring funding and ending federal investigations.
Interim President Henry Bienen says negotiations are possible while affirming university autonomy.

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