U.S. universities freeze hiring due to funding cuts
Many U.S. universities are implementing hiring freezes and layoffs due to potential federal funding cuts under President Trump. Notable institutions like Harvard and Johns Hopkins are affected, with Johns Hopkins cutting over 2,200 jobs linked to reduced funding. The Trump administration has proposed significant cuts to research grants, particularly from the National Institutes of Health, which could impact universities by over $100 million. Some schools have already halted projects in response to this financial uncertainty. Additionally, the administration has threatened to withdraw federal funds from colleges that do not comply with its policies on diversity and inclusion. This has raised concerns among university leaders about the future of academic and research activities.