Trump administration withholds $790 million from Northwestern amid investigations: report
Trump admin withholds $790M from Northwestern amid investigations: report
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding billions from top universities, including nearly $800M from Northwestern.
CHICAGO - Northwestern University says key medical research could be in jeopardy after the Trump administration reportedly froze nearly $800 million in federal funding as part of a broader investigation into elite universities.
What we know:
According to a report from The New York Times, the Trump administration has ordered $790 million in federal funds to be withheld from Northwestern.
Cornell University was also affected, facing a $1 billion freeze. In total, more than $3 billion in funding is being held back from universities under investigation for alleged civil rights violations and claims of antisemitism.
In a statement, Northwestern said it has not received any official notification of the freeze.
EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 5: A drone view of Martin Stadium on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Alban for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Big picture view:
The university said federal support plays a major role in its research efforts, including recent breakthroughs like the development of the world’s smallest pacemaker and work focused on Alzheimer’s disease.
"Federal funds that Northwestern receives drive innovative and life-saving research," the statement said. "This type of research is now at jeopardy."
What we don't know:
It’s unclear how long the funding will remain frozen.
What's next:
Northwestern noted it is cooperating with the federal investigations.
The Source: The information in this article was obtained from The New York Times and a statement provided by Northwestern University.