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University of Chicago freezes PhD admissions, reduces staff and programs to address $288 million budget deficit – The Times of India

The University of Chicago has announced significant budget reductions totaling $100 million as it confronts a $288 million structural deficit for 2024. With an operating budget of $3.2 billion, the university is taking steps to ensure long-term financial stability while continuing to uphold its reputation for academic excellence and research leadership. Understanding the budget challenge…

ED busts Rs 130 crore illegal call centre scam targeting US citizens; freezes 30 bank accounts, seizes 8 luxury cars- See pics | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office, busted a scam where a group of youngsters started illegal call centers and cheated US citizens for more than $15 million (over Rs 130 crore) in just 2-3 years.On Wednesday, the ED carried out search operations at seven locations in Gurugram and New Delhi, under…

What to Know as Trump Freezes Federal Funds for Harvard and Other Universities

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The showdown between the Trump administration and institutions of higher learning intensified on Tuesday, when President Trump threatened Harvard University’s tax-exempt status after the school refused to accept his administration’s demands on hiring, admissions and curriculum. His threat, and the stakes involved, highlighted not only the billions of dollars in government funding that colleges receive…

Trump administration freezes $2 billion in US education funds after Harvard refuses demands – The Times of India

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Harvard University is facing a major financial setback after the Donald Trump administration imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding, following the university’s refusal to comply with a list of sweeping demands related to governance, campus policies, and civil rights enforcement. (IANS Photo) The Trump administration has moved to freeze more than $2…

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding to Cornell, $790 million to Northwestern over Title VI concerns – The Times of India

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The Trump administration has frozen $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University amid Title VI investigations. The funding freeze concerns these universities’ compliance with federal civil rights laws, particularly regarding diversity programs and campus protests. Both institutions have expressed concern over the impact on vital research. This move is…

Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

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It was a bad week for Ben Coryell, who runs a wilderness guiding company in Golden, Colo. He got several calls from customers who wanted to cancel their climbing courses and mountaineering expeditions over the summer, often citing second thoughts about big purchases as the Trump administration has thrown the economy into turmoil with eye-watering…

US Freezes Scholarship Funding: 5 Ways Students Are Caught in the Crossfire – The Times of India

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The US State Department’s freeze on Fulbright and other scholarship funding has disrupted academic aspirations for thousands, particularly from India. Scholars now face financial strain, stalled research, and uncertain futures. The move impacts STEM and policy students the hardest, weakening global academic ties and shifting the landscape of international education. The long-term effects remain uncertain….

USDA freezes $30 million in funding to University of Maine after Trump governor clash – The Times of India

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Governor Janet Mills and President Donald Trump face off at the National Governors Association meeting, sparking a funding freeze for Maine’s university system. (Getty Images) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has temporarily frozen $30 million in federal funding to the University of Maine system. The freeze, announced on March 10, 2025, follows a public…

Harvard temporarily freezes hiring amid threat of federal funding cuts under Trump administration – The Times of India

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हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (harvard.edu) Harvard University, the wealthiest academic institution in the United States, has announced a temporary freeze on hiring staff and faculty as concerns over federal funding cuts loom under the Trump administration. The decision, reported by Bloomberg News, underscores the growing financial uncertainty facing higher education institutions amid intensified government scrutiny.Despite its formidable…

Some Green Groups Are Running Out of Cash After Trump Freezes Billion

Some Green Groups Are Running Out of Cash After Trump Freezes $20 Billion

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Two weeks after their bank accounts were frozen amid a swirl of investigations by the Trump administration, nonprofit organizations that were supposed to receive $20 billion to help curb climate change are still unable to withdraw money, raising concerns about their ability to pay staff. The accounts were frozen by Citibank, which holds the money,…