University of Southern California signals layoffs amid $200M budget gap
Jul 16, 2025 - A transformed operating model is needed to address lower federal research support and a growing shortfall.
2025 Policy and Budget Announcements
NIH to dismiss dozens of grant reviewers to align with Trump priorities
Jul 14, 2025 - The move would undo years of work, leaving advisory councils understaffed, and without the full expertise needed for reviews.
American University quietly laid off around 40 employees across the University in early June
Jul 2, 2025 - Participation in voluntary retirement program fell short of goal, leading to layoffs
Pitt’s move to close diversity office follows trend among American universities
Jul 14, 2025 - Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing evolved from ‘Dear Colleague’ working group.
Harvard's Hiring Freeze Continues
Jul 14, 2025 - University Leaders Say $1 Billion Per Year Is At Risk Due to Federal Actions.
Major tax impact on MIT and its mission
Jul 10, 2025 - For MIT, this new 8% tax rate will cost in the range of 10% of our annual central budget.
Harvard Officials Say Federal Actions Could Cost the University $1 Billion Annually
Jul 14, 2025 - The combined financial impact of sweeping federal policy changes could cost the University up to $1 billion annually.
UW-Madison eliminates Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, moves programs, staff to other units
Jul 9, 2025 - Fewer than 10 employees previously under DDEEA were laid off.
Oregon State University ending 2 DEI programs in 2025
Jul 11, 2025 - Oregon State University is ending two programs in 2025 as the school continues to evolve what it calls “inclusive excellence.”
University Leaders Propose New Research Funding Model
Jul 14, 2025 - Some lawmakers and the Trump administration have criticized the government’s long-standing model for reimbursing universities for indirect research costs.
George Mason Is the Latest University Under Fire From Trump. Its President Fears an “Orchestrated” Campaign.
Jul 11, 2025 - When university president Gregory Washington received notice that the Trump administration had opened an investigation into complaints of antisemitism, he was “perplexed.”
George Washington University hints at layoffs amid federal policy upheaval
Jul 9, 2025 - The private nonprofit is facing an “unsustainable compounding deficit” and uncertainty about research funding, top officials said in a community message.
Boston University to lay off 120 staffers amid budget challenges
Jul 9, 2025 - The private institution faces federal funding uncertainty along with operational headaches such as rising costs.
Data manipulation within the US Federal Government
Jul 3, 2025 - US public health agencies that publish large amounts of data on their websites have been altering the contents of those datasets in ways that might be politically motivated and not transparent
MSU to begin layoffs due to increasing costs and uncertain state and federal funding
Jul 1, 2025 - The layoffs are part of a larger plan to reduce general fund spending by 9% over the next two years.
Yale pauses hiring, tightens budget in anticipation of endowment tax hike
Jul 1, 2025 - The University will implement a 90-day hiring pause alongside other financial constraints as it navigates financial uncertainty in anticipation of a potential increase in the endowment gains tax.
NIH makes taxpayer-funded studies public
Jul 3, 2025 - It's the latest move by the Trump administration to challenge the scientific publishing industry.
Indiana public colleges to shed or consolidate over 400 degree programs
Jul 2, 2025 - The dramatic restructuring comes in response to a statute that aims to end programs that produce low numbers of graduates over a three-year period.
The first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France
Jul 1, 2025 - Aix-Marseille University is wooing researchers who feel targeted by the Trump administration.
Sluggishness and defensiveness helped enable an executive order on research integrity
Jun 24, 2025 - The scientific community has largely reacted negatively to the directive, fearing that the way oversight by political appointees is specified in the order will lead to interference in the curiosity-driven process of science.
HHS accuses Harvard of violating antidiscrimination law after antisemitism probe
Jul 1, 2025 - The latest salvo from the Trump administration threatens "the loss of all federal financial resources.”
Brown University preps for ‘significant cost-cutting’ amid federal funding disruption
Jun 30, 2025 - The Ivy League institution's top officials signaled possible staff reductions along with scaled back capital spending and other measures.
NIH still screens grants in process a judge ruled illegal
Jun 30, 2025 - Directives by the Trump administration are still being applied to grant materials despite court order.
Compromising or Capitulating? Faculty Debate Whether Harvard Should Take a Trump Deal
Jun 25, 2025 - Harvard had restarted negotiations with the Trump administration. Several faculty members said they were alarmed by the prospect of striking a deal with the White House.
University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration
Jun 27, 2025 - The Justice Department had demanded that James E. Ryan step down in order to help resolve a civil rights investigation into the school.
Stanford update on the 2025-26 budget
Jun 26, 2025 - The University is bracing for layoffs due to the changes in federal research support and an increase in the endowment tax.
The US Department of Education is far behind on producing key statistics
Jun 25, 2025 - Federal education data releases have slowed dramatically, with major gaps in the 2024 Digest and Condition of Education report.
How the Republican Agenda Could Hit Johns Hopkins University
Jun 26, 2025 - The university is not a direct target of the Trump administration but faces some of the biggest cuts, as Republicans seek to trim government spending.
Prestigious NSF graduate fellowship tilts toward AI and quantum
Jun 25, 2025 - Students in the life sciences are shut out of latest cohort of 500 fellows
Harvard vs Trump: what this epic battle means for science
Jun 26, 2025 - Research across science and medicine will probably shrink at one of the world’s most elite universities amid a new political reality.