Northwestern University acknowledging on Tuesday that a substantial part of its federal financing is at risk.
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The New York Times reports indicate that both NU and Cornell have had their funding suspended due to ongoing civil rights probes.
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For Northwestern, as much as $790 million might be on the line.
In an announcement, NU mentions that they have received no official word from the White House; however, they emphasize that these funds are crucial.
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The institution claims these resources fuel groundbreaking and lifesaving studies, including the creation of the planet’s tiniest pacemaker and progressions in combating Alzheimer's disease.
The university said, in part, "This type of research is now at jeopardy. The University has fully cooperated with investigations by both the Department of Education and Congress."
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Northwestern has faced questions over its handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year, and how it has policed antisemitism on campus.
The New York Times is reporting that the funding being paused at Northwestern covers grants and contracts with the departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education and Health and Human Services.
ABC7 has reached out to the White House and the Department of Education for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
