2025 Policy and Budget Announcements

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College applications rise outside US as Trump cracks down on international students

Aug 6, 2025 - As part of its crackdown on immigration, President Donald Trump’s administration is pressuring U.S. colleges to reduce their dependence on international enrollment while adding new layers of scrutiny for foreign students.

College applications rise outside US as Trump cracks down on international students

Trump issues directives on college admissions data and research grants

Aug 7, 2025 - Together, the orders set up the administration to exert more control over who institutions enroll and which grants are funded.

Trump issues directives on college admissions data and research grants

University of Utah board moves to cut 81 academic programs

Aug 7, 2025 - The planned eliminations are in response to a new state law ordering public colleges to cut certain academic offerings and invest in high-demand fields.

University of Utah board moves to cut 81 academic programs

Trump administration illegally axed NIH grants, government watchdog says

Aug 6, 2025 - The U.S. Government Accountability Office can file a lawsuit in an attempt to restore the grants, though the agency has not yet opted to do so.

Trump administration illegally axed NIH grants, government watchdog says

Stanford University lays off 363 employees

Aug 6, 2025 - The California research institution has been buffeted by shifting federal funding policies and a forthcoming increase to the endowment tax.

Stanford University lays off 363 employees

Travelers to higher-risk areas required to seek pre-approval from U-M

Aug 5, 2025 - Countries deemed higher risk that require pre-approval include Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia (Tigray region only), Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria (Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and northern Adamawa states only), North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen.

Travelers to higher-risk areas required to seek pre-approval from U-M

Emory University sets lobbying record as grant terminations hit $92 million

Aug 2, 2025 - Emory University has spent over $500,000 on lobbying the federal government from April to June.

Emory University sets lobbying record as grant terminations hit $92 million

UC ‘to engage’ in talks with federal administration amid UCLA $584 million loss - Daily Bruin

Aug 6, 2025 - The UC has agreed “to engage in dialogue with the federal administration” about its $584 million cut in research grants to UCLA.

UC ‘to engage’ in talks with federal administration amid UCLA $584 million loss - Daily Bruin

Duke's Voluntary separation packages saw 64% acceptance rate, questions over shared governance remain

Aug 5, 2025 - Provost Alec Gallimore noted that the impact of lost faculty and staff extends beyond those who are leaving the University, with many of those remaining likely experiencing “survivor’s guilt” and “continued uncertainty.”

Duke's Voluntary separation packages saw 64% acceptance rate, questions over shared governance remain

After months of avoiding confrontation, Duke became Trump’s next target

Aug 4, 2025 - Duke now faces two federal investigations and frozen funds, drawing calls of "extortion" and "resistance."

After months of avoiding confrontation, Duke became Trump’s next target

15 people detained by ICE on Harrison Street, Princeton officials say

Jul 25, 2025 - Immigration officials had initially only been in pursuit of a single person.

15 people detained by ICE on Harrison Street, Princeton officials say

UPenn's Faculty Senate released their annual reports on admissions, faculty pay. Here's what to know

Aug 4, 2025 - The 20-page report includes recommendations to improve the experiences of Penn students and faculty.

UPenn's Faculty Senate released their annual reports on admissions, faculty pay. Here's what to know

UC Berkeley Campus researchers left uncertain amid federal funding cuts

Jul 31, 2025 - Amid ongoing litigation over grant terminations and looming potential cuts for federal science agencies in fiscal year 2026, students and professors across campus are adjusting their expectations and plans.

UC Berkeley Campus researchers left uncertain amid federal funding cuts

Brown University braces for layoffs despite agreement with Trump administration

Aug 5, 2025 - University administrators announced various strategies intended to help Brown manage a $30 million impact from federal actions.

Brown University braces for layoffs despite agreement with Trump administration

Trump’s Deal-Making With Other Elite Schools Scrambles Harvard Negotiations

Aug 4, 2025 - The university was open to spending $500 million, but a $50 million settlement with Brown has prompted new debates in Cambridge.

Trump’s Deal-Making With Other Elite Schools Scrambles Harvard Negotiations

University ‘awaiting details’ on federal awards reinstatement, EVP for research says

Aug 3, 2025 - Executive VP for Research Jeannette Wing announced that the University is still “awaiting details on how the federal government will operationalize reinstatement of awards and the above-referenced renewals."

University ‘awaiting details’ on federal awards reinstatement, EVP for research says

Higher ed groups ask Supreme Court to preserve lower court order to restore NIH grants

Aug 5, 2025 - The Trump administration has asked the high court to pause the June ruling against the National Institutes of Health’s mass award cancellations.

Higher ed groups ask Supreme Court to preserve lower court order to restore NIH grants

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to slash $27.5M from budget

Aug 5, 2025 - The state’s flagship could eliminate academic programs and offer voluntary separation packages to make the cuts, its chancellor said.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to slash $27.5M from budget

UCLA | The Loss of Federal Funding is a Loss for America

Jul 31, 2025 - Chancellor Frenk shared a message with the Bruin community.

UCLA | The Loss of Federal Funding is a Loss for America

What you may have missed about Trump’s AI Action Plan

Jul 29, 2025 - It blends culture-war politics and industry giveaways with at times naïve techno-optimism.

What you may have missed about Trump’s AI Action Plan

Massachusetts governor pitches $400M to support research funding

Aug 1, 2025 - The money would back projects and jobs at colleges, hospitals and research institutions amid vast federal funding threats.

Massachusetts governor pitches $400M to support research funding

Study shows AI's negative effects as Ohio State University requires students to use AI in classrooms

Jul 29, 2025 - Ohio State University did not study the impact artificial intelligence has on learning before launching its new plan.

Study shows AI's negative effects as Ohio State University requires students to use AI in classrooms

150K fewer international students this fall? That’s what one analysis predicts.

Aug 1, 2025 - A sharp drop in foreign enrollment could cost colleges $7 billion in revenue and 60,000 jobs, according to NAFSA.

150K fewer international students this fall? That’s what one analysis predicts.

Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding

Jul 30, 2025 - Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations in a deal with the Trump administration that restores lost federal research funding and ends investigations into alleged discrimination.

Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding

Northwestern University cuts 425 jobs in face of federal funding pressure

Jul 30, 2025 - The private institution is laying off staff and axing vacant roles in a time that is “among most difficult in our institution’s 174-year history,” senior leaders said.

Northwestern University cuts 425 jobs in face of federal funding pressure

Meet the early-career scientists planning to leave the United States

Jul 25, 2025 - Decreased funding, reduced opportunities and growing uncertainty has made life tough for international postdocs living in the US.

Meet the early-career scientists planning to leave the United States

Brown secures $500 million loan amid federal funding uncertainty

Jul 28, 2025 - Brown has secured a $500 million loan amid federal cuts to research and financial aid in recent months, marking at least the second major loan the University has taken out in the span of four months.

Brown secures $500 million loan amid federal funding uncertainty

GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter - Virginia Business

Jul 28, 2025 - U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is requesting "all written communications" regarding GMU faculty senate resolution.

GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter - Virginia Business

Federal officials open probes into Duke University’s law journal, medical school

Jul 29, 2025 - The investigations into the North Carolina college come less than a week after the Trump administration struck a controversial deal with Columbia University.

Federal officials open probes into Duke University’s law journal, medical school

Will Trump's AI Policies Kill Federal Support in Your State?

Jul 29, 2025 - A new plan from President Donald Trump proposes that states with restrictive AI laws should lose federal funding.

Will Trump's AI Policies Kill Federal Support in Your State?