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Federal grant cuts disrupt Minnesota's colleges, halting research, freezing millions, and threatening diversity programs.
Minnesota’s higher education institutions reported widespread federal grant disruptions during a Nov. 13 Senate hearing, with the University of Minnesota citing 101 suspended or terminated research awards across agencies like NIH, CDC, and USDA, freezing over $33 million in unspent funds.
St. Catherine University lost five grants totaling more than $2.4 million, linked to administration policy shifts targeting diversity initiatives.
Both institutions face staffing cuts, halted recruitment, and reduced student opportunities, particularly in programs supporting underrepresented scholars.
Unlike some public universities that regained funding through legal action, private institutions lack similar recourse, leading to lasting financial and academic impacts.
Los recortes de subvenciones federales interrumpen las universidades de Minnesota, detienen la investigación, congelan millones y amenazan los programas de diversidad.