#university-funding

#university-funding

Nova Scotia's universities face significant budget challenges with large deficits projected for 2025-26 due to decreased international enrolment and stagnating funding.

Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget provision prevents GOP legislators from withholding up to $75 million in funding to public universities over compliance with a new higher education law.

A common misconception is that universities can freely tap into their endowments to address financial shortfalls. In reality, a significant portion of endowment assets are legally restricted.

The Trump administration announced the suspension of approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania due to a transgender athlete's participation in its swimming program.

Milei's veto of the university funding law faced strong backlash from students and educators, who argue it jeopardizes the quality of public education amid soaring inflation.