Shortly before news broke Wednesday morning that the White House had rescinded a memo freezing federal aid – which had sown confusion in higher education a day earlier – leaders of the California State University system discussed how they might adapt if anticipated cuts take effect.
CSU officials said campuses should look for opportunities in the midst of shifting federal funding priorities and are also pursuing support from businesses and philanthropies to bridge any interruption to federal dollars.
As CSU leaders concluded their discussion, CNN and other news organizations reported that the White House Office of Management and Budget had rescinded the memo freezing federal aid. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X that other executive orders impacting federal funding remain in effect. One such order seeks to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government as well…
