Cornell, Northwestern caught in crossfire as White House freezes funds
The Trump administration has frozen over $1.7 billion in federal funds to Cornell and Northwestern, intensifying pressure on elite universities amid claims of failing to safeguard Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. As federal scrutiny expands and billions more are under review, institutions now face growing uncertainty over academic freedom, research continuity, and political influence on campus governance.
The Trump administration has frozen over $1.7 billion in federal funds to Cornell and Northwestern, intensifying pressure on elite universities amid claims of failing to safeguard Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. As federal scrutiny expands and billions more are under review, institutions now face growing uncertainty over academic freedom, research continuity, and political influence on campus governance. What's Your Reaction?
