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NIH Is Funding More Grants Up Front, a Risk to Research and University Budgets
The National Institutes of Health has accelerated its awarding of “multiyear-funded” grants in 2026, the Association of American Medical Colleges says. The approach makes it harder for researchers to win funding this fiscal year.
Rutgers Faculty Split Over Decision to Disinvite Commencement Speaker
The ongoing fight is complete with all the trappings of a campus divided over free speech—petitions, student rallies, faculty meetings, backchannel discussions and administrators’ attempts to quash it all.
Mandel Foundation Commits $125M to Case Western Reserve
‘Vulnerable’ Medical Schools Caught in MAGA’s Crosshairs
Republicans are scrutinizing “woke” medical schools. But experts warn that bowing to political pressure could hurt the future of public health, research and higher education.
After Board Wiped Out, 13 Former NSF Leaders Call for New Members, Director
Board Ouster Raises Further Concerns About NSF’s Future
The White House axed all members of the board overseeing the National Science Foundation Friday, leaving the agency with no board, director or deputy director. It finally provided a reason Monday afternoon.
White House Ousts Entire National Science Board
Mizzou’s Black Student Government Latest Casualty in Trump’s DEI Crackdown
Officials stripped funding from the university’s historic Legion of Black Collegians and four other minority affinity groups, citing a DOJ memo restricting DEI. The organizations argue it’s guidance—not law.