Trump Adminstration Freezes Funding For Cornell University & Northwestern University

The Trump administration has placed a hold on $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University while both institutions are under investigation for potential civil rights violations.

The administration has also issued a warning that it may withhold federal funding from schools in response to pro-Palestinian protests on campus, as well as concerns regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and policies related to transgender rights.

Cornell University stated that it has not yet received formal notification regarding the specifics or total amount of the funding freeze. Similarly, Northwestern University acknowledged media reports about the freeze but confirmed that it has not received any official communication from the government.