higher education funding
Harvard University Announces Layoffs at Engineering School Amid Federal Funding Challenges and Policy Shifts
Oct 10, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Harvard University is implementing staff layoffs at its engineering school due to financial pressures caused by changing federal policies, including increased endowment taxes and reduced research funding. Despite its $53 billion endowment, the university faces significant budgetary challenges amid ongoing tensions with the federal government over funding allocation and educational policies.
US Colleges Face Budget Cuts as International Student Enrollment Plummets Under Trump Policies
Oct 03, 2025 02:41 am CST
US colleges are implementing significant budget cuts as international student enrollment declines sharply due to Trump administration policies. DePaul University reported a 30% drop in international students, with first-year graduate enrollment down 62%. Universities nationwide face similar challenges as visa restrictions and research funding cuts make the US less attractive to foreign students, potentially costing the economy billions in revenue.