In a letter, Brown University leaders say the freeze will begin immediately and remain in effect through the end of the 2025 fiscal year. The letter states the freeze applies to a

The university cited recent executive orders and federal agency directives, saying changes on the horizon have a direct bearing on Notre Dame’s finances.

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

There continues to be significant uncertainty about the full financial impact of the ongoing volatility of the national economic landscape,” university officials wrote in a letter on Thursday.

The Provost and Vice President announced a hiring freeze through the end of the 2025 fiscal year. I guess this was inevitable. The president received an awkward reminder, right to his face. Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte,

With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.

Reporters across The Business Journals network are covering how institutions are reacting to the funding uncertainty. Here's what to know.