The Trump administration has announced plans to freeze $510 million in federal grants to Brown University, pending a review of the university’s response to allegations of antisemitism and its diversity policies. The White House confirmed the freeze on Thursday, citing concerns about the university’s handling of these issues. However, Brown University itself has stated it is unaware of any such freeze and is actively monitoring grant notifications.
This action follows a pattern of the administration targeting universities over their policies. Similar funding freezes have been imposed on Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, both facing scrutiny for their respective internal policies. The Daily Caller was the first to report on the potential freeze affecting Brown.
Brown’s provost, Frank Doyle, issued a statement to academic leaders expressing uncertainty about the situation and assuring them that the university is closely monitoring the situation. The lack of official notification from the federal government has left the university in a state of uncertainty regarding the future of these significant funds.
This developing story underscores the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and certain higher education institutions over issues of diversity, inclusion, and antisemitism. The impact of this potential funding freeze on Brown University and its research programs remains to be seen. Further updates are expected as the review process unfolds. The situation is undoubtedly causing concern within the university community and beyond.
Related news stories from CBS News include reports on the Trump administration’s impact on accommodations for disabled individuals, the targeting of student visas and green cards, a meeting between a Trump envoy and a Russian negotiator at the White House, and the unveiling of a Senate Republican budget resolution aimed at advancing the Trump agenda. These stories offer further context to the broader political landscape surrounding these actions.
