Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance

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.

Mar 12, 2025 - 16:03
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Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
Harvard University is one of more than a dozen institutions of higher learning nationwide that recently announced a hiring freeze, citing uncertainties around federal funding.

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.

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