Federal Funding Halt
The Trump administration plans to suspend over $510 million in federal contracts and grants to , escalating its focus on Ivy League schools' responses to antisemitism.
This move adds Brown University to a growing list of institutions facing funding threats, including Columbia, , and , as part of a broader investigation into campus antisemitism.
Policy and Response
Brown University officials acknowledged "troubling rumors" regarding federal funding but stated they lack information to substantiate these claims.
The administration's aggressive stance on antisemitism has led to investigations at dozens of universities, with actions ranging from funding suspensions to deporting foreign students with pro-Palestinian ties.