Which NC organizations would be impacted by Trump’s NIH funding cuts? Here’s a list
PPD Development LP, a pharmaceutical contract research organization based in Wilmington, and Rho Federal Systems Division, a pharmaceutical company based in Durham, have also received $56 million and $30 million, respectively, in federal funding from the NIH since 2024.
Court Pause on Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funds Is Expanded Nationwide
The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at universities and medical centers into diseases like cancer.
Democratic-Led States Sue to Block Trump Research Funding Cuts
Democratic attorneys general from 22 states filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging sharp cuts to grant funding for universities, medical centers and other research institutions that the Trump administration announced on Friday.
Federal judge expands block on Trump administration effort to cut public health funding
The Trump administration’s effort to cut back on federal funding for the National Institute of Health for research programs at universities and medical systems has been blocked nationwide.
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting research funding after 22 states sue
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's radical changes to how the National Institutes of Health pays for biomedical research, putting on hold a plan to slash research funding paid out by the federal government.
Penn stands to lose $250 million from threatened cuts to scientific research funds under Trump
The University of Pennsylvania stands to lose $250 million in federal funding under a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration that caps National Institutes of Health spending on the overhead costs associated with research at universities and medical institutions,
California is suing the Trump administration over NIH funding cuts
California and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to stop the feds from cutting National Institutes of Health funding. Why it matters: The University of California and research institutions across the state rely on billions of dollars in NIH funding to advance medical research and treatments for cancer,
NIH cuts will cost Triangle universities millions. Now NC is suing Trump to block action.
We’re talking about massive layoffs across the Triangle if this (rule) holds,” former UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp ...
Everything you need to know about NIH cuts (+ how they could cause ‘massive layoffs’ in NC)
NIH funding cuts would mean universities would have to find ways to make cutbacks and could result in “massive layoffs” ...
Trump-ordered hiring freeze could threaten Smokies and Parkway operations post-Helene
A federal hiring freeze has forced the National Park Service to rescind job offers for more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.
Top NC leaders want to allow Bitcoin investments for state pension and budget funds
Bitcoin is currently selling at around $96,000. State Republicans believe it’s a strong way to diversify state assets, and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signals his support.
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty hold emergency meeting in response to Donald Trump’s directives
From research funding to required coursework, the federal government is making several changes that impact universities.
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Refugee resettlement agencies in NC denounce Trump order to halt programs and slash funding
An executive order by the President Donald Trump's administrations ordered a stop to refugee resettlement and federal funding ...