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Northwestern University eliminated 425 staff positions and imposed hiring freezes after the Trump administration froze $790 million in federal research funding in April 2025. How does this employment impact affect how U.S. universities rely on federal research grants for operational costs?
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Northwestern's announcement of 425 layoffs after the funding freeze shows that federal research dollars directly pay salaries, lab operations, and overhead costs—not just "extra" research. Universitie...
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- Cornell, Northwestern: Trump administration freezes federal funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities - CNN
- Northwestern University to cut 425 positions amid budget crisis - CBS Chicago
- Northwestern University Eliminating 425 Staff Positions Amid Continued Federal Funding Freeze
- Northwestern University president steps down after Trump funding cuts
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