Saturday, Nov 08

Cornell University agrees to a $60 million deal to restore funding amid civil rights investigations, paying $30 million to the government and $30 million for agriculture research.

Tuesday, Oct 21

The University of Arizona becomes the seventh school to decline the Trump administration's compact for preferential funding in exchange for policy changes.

Thursday, Oct 16

Trump's administration withholds $40 million from California, citing failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers after a fatal accident.

Thursday, Oct 16

Brown University declines Trump’s education compact over concerns about academic freedom, joining MIT in rejecting federal funding tied to political directives.

Saturday, Oct 11

MIT has officially rejected a Trump administration proposal for funding that demanded reforms in higher education, citing independence and merit-based funding.

Saturday, Oct 04

Trump's administration pressures universities to adopt his political priorities for better federal funding opportunities.

Wednesday, Sep 17

A coalition from the University of California is suing the Trump administration over funding freezes and attacks on academic freedom, claiming constitutional violations.

Sunday, Aug 24

A federal judge ruled against Trump’s funding cuts to sanctuary cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, citing constitutional violations.

Friday, Aug 22

Supreme Court greenlights Trump’s $783 million cuts in NIH grants linked to diversity initiatives, amid ongoing legal challenges from various states.

Thursday, Aug 14

A $500 million settlement between Harvard and the Trump administration could restore federal funding amid ongoing tensions.