Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints and restore federal funding

Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the federal government to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination

Wednesday 30 July 2025 16:59 EDT

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Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the Trump administration to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination.

The Ivy League school agreed to pay $50 million in workforce development grants in Rhode Island over 10 years as part of the agreement.

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Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints and restore federal funding

Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the federal government to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination

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