Northwestern University to self-fund research halted by Trump $790M funding freeze

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — Northwestern University says it will self-fund research that’s been halted as part of the Trump administration’s $790 million funding freeze.

The government claims it was frozen due to the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus last year.

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The university says it will fund research to keep the projects going until it has a better understanding of the funding situation.

RELATED: White House confirms freezing $790M in federal funds for Northwestern University

SEE ALSO | Northwestern University, Illinois Wesleyan among 60 schools under investigation for antisemitism

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