The Trump administration has taken significant actions impacting higher education admissions and research funding. President Donald Trump issued directives requiring colleges to provide detailed applicant data by race and gender and mandated political appointees’ review of federal discretionary grants, positioning the administration to exert greater control over these domains. Several universities including Stanford, University of Utah, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln have announced program and budget cuts in response to shifting federal policies and new state funding laws. These adjustments reflect strategic reallocations towards high-demand fields and regulatory changes that may reshape institutional priorities and financial planning across public and private sectors.