Information About Federal Orders, Memos and Agency Guidance

We are closely monitoring all federal actions that could affect the University of 玉米视频. While the full scope of these orders and proposed legislative changes continues to unfold, we are carefully monitoring these issues and taking proactive steps to support our mission and our community.

We have received many questions from faculty wondering whether their federally funded research has been impacted by any of the directives thus far. If you have questions, please reach out to your program director or your campus’s office of sponsored programs. If you receive notice that your work is affected, please immediately contact your office of sponsored programs.

University-Wide Messages

Email Message from President Gold on the February 25 Board of Regents Meeting (2/25/25)

Email Message from President Gold on OCR's Dear Colleague Letter (2/20/25)

Email Message from President Gold on Proposed Federal Changes (2/17/25)

Email Message from President Gold on Federal Funding (2/8/25)

Email Message from President Gold on Federal Funding (1/28/25)

A Message from NU Leadership on Our Commitment to You (1/24/25)

Campus Resources

Federal Issue Updates

OCR "Dear Colleague" Letter: President Gold initiated a chancellor-led comprehensive review of potentially relevant activities on each University of 玉米视频 campus. This process allows each campus to evaluate its current programs, positions and policies and take appropriate measures to align with the Department’s directives with the information we have thus far. The University of 玉米视频 Board of Regents also held a special meeting on February 25 to review potential future changes to our Board bylaws and policies.

OMB Memo M-25-13: The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded M-25-13. Executive orders remain in effect, and federal agencies are continuing to review existing grants for compliance.

NIH F&A: On March 5th, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking this action and replacing the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).

DOE F&A: On April 14, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) it would impose a 15% rate on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) reimbursements on new grants to colleges and universities. The agency also said it would terminate all existing grants that do not conform with the new policy.

U.S. ED RIF: The U.S. Department of Education announced a reduction in force (RIF). A letter from the Acting Under Secretary of Education outlines the impact on higher education.

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