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Trump Freezes Cornell Funding, Compromises U.S. Military Safety

Last updated: April 9, 2025 6:12 pm
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The funding freeze imposed on Cornell University by the Trump administration is having a significant impact on Department of Defense research projects that are crucial for military safety and innovation. More than 75 DOD grants supporting research into robotics, superconductors, and military safety have been hit with stop-work orders, including a joint effort between the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) and the Air Force Research Lab.

One of the affected projects is the Materials Solutions Network at CHESS (MSN-C), which analyzes metals and polymers used in military aircraft, electronics, and armor plating. The high-energy x-rays produced by Cornell’s synchrotron are essential for testing and designing new materials for the military. The freeze on funding not only halts these important research projects but also impacts CHESS’s core operating expenses, preventing the facility from taking on new non-DOD projects.

The federal government’s move to issue stop-work orders and withhold funding from universities over campus protests and diversity initiatives is part of a larger trend. Cornell is not the only university facing such actions, as Northwestern University has also been subject to a funding freeze. The Department of Education is investigating Cornell for allegations of antisemitism related to pro-Palestinian protests and discriminatory DEI efforts.

Cornell leaders are actively seeking more information about the basis for the funding freeze from federal officials. They are closely monitoring the situation at Columbia University, which agreed to several concessions to restore federal funding but is now facing deeper cuts. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stopped all funding to Columbia, including existing grants, which could have significant repercussions for the university’s research programs.

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The impact of the funding freeze on Cornell University’s research projects linked to the military and national defense is concerning. The halt in funding not only disrupts crucial research but also jeopardizes the safety and innovation of U.S. troops. As universities navigate these challenges, it is essential for federal officials to consider the broader implications of withholding funding on scientific progress and national security.

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