Federal funding cuts force MIT, Northwestern, and other universities to freeze hiring and reduce spending

Top US universities, including MIT and Northwestern, are facing significant financial strain due to federal funding cuts. With anticipated losses in the millions, institutions are freezing hiring and reducing spending to cope with the loss of government research grants. Experts predict continued financial challenges for research universities, forcing them to reevaluate their budgets and strategies for the future. As the federal support dries up, the fate of vital academic programs and research is uncertain.