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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is initiating a process to block Harvard University from receiving future research grants due to violations of civil rights law related to harassment of Jewish students, escalating tensions amid ongoing disputes over campus ideology.
A federal judge ordered the restoration of 500 UCLA research grants suspended by the Trump administration over antisemitism allegations, providing a significant legal victory for the university amidst ongoing disputes over federal funding and campus climate issues.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally cut Harvard's federal research funding, but the university may not immediately recover the money due to ongoing legal and political battles, highlighting the ongoing tension between higher education institutions and government funding policies.
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully canceled about $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, violating its free speech rights and barring further funding cuts, marking a significant legal victory for Harvard amidst broader conflicts over federal funding and university policies.
Harvard University faces a $2.4 billion loss in research grants due to the Trump administration's funding cuts, leading to a legal dispute over academic freedom and federal funding, with ongoing negotiations and court battles to restore the grants.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to partially restore science grants to UCLA after a lawsuit claimed the administration unlawfully suspended or terminated grants, including those related to antisemitism issues, with the ruling emphasizing the improper use of 'suspension' versus 'termination' and highlighting the importance of due process in grant management.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore hundreds of suspended UCLA research grants, ruling that the suspensions violated a previous court order and were arbitrary, amid ongoing disputes over DEI violations and political pressures on university funding.
The Trump administration has suspended hundreds of UCLA research grants, totaling around $212 million, citing the university's inadequate response to antisemitism during pro-Palestine protests, following a Justice Department investigation that found severe harassment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus. UCLA is evaluating its options amid these sanctions, which are the first consequences of the DOJ's findings that UCLA failed to address a hostile environment for Jewish students.
The Trump administration has frozen nearly $200 million in UCLA research funding over allegations of discrimination and antisemitism, following accusations from the Justice Department and actions taken against other universities for similar issues. UCLA officials criticized the decision, emphasizing the importance of federal grants for national progress, while the university considers its next steps amid ongoing investigations.
UCLA faces significant challenges as the federal government suspends research funding, impacting groundbreaking projects that benefit public health and safety. Chancellor Frenk emphasizes UCLA's commitment to impactful research, the importance of federal support, and the university's efforts to combat antisemitism and uphold its values amid these setbacks.
Brown University has reached a voluntary agreement with the federal government to restore funding for research and address compliance issues related to nondiscrimination, resolving previous concerns and allowing the university to continue its research and academic mission.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has temporarily halted all new research grants, contracts, and training awards from the NIH due to a limited funding allocation for the final two months of the fiscal year, with the restriction expected to be short-term.
Columbia University will pay over $221 million to settle investigations with the Trump administration, restoring federal funding and committing to anti-antisemitism measures, while maintaining its stance on academic independence and merit-based admissions.
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration's termination of NIH research grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion was illegal and discriminatory against minorities and LGBTQ individuals, reinstating some grants and criticizing the administration's actions.
Harvard has filed for summary judgment in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the White House orchestrated swift, unlawful cuts to federal research funding, violating legal and constitutional protections, with internal documents suggesting coordinated efforts to punish the university for its political stances and protests.