Vanderbilt has apparently paused doctoral student admissions (they fully fund everyone accepted). Expect quite a bit of this at wealthier institutions that typically guarantee funding.
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Recently heard tRump, Musk, MAGA, & DOGE referred to as cancers killing America. They know it too.
Then it dawned on me - so that’s why they are ending cancer research!!!
Maybe we can use that Secret Jewish Space Laser!
Columbia has +19 BILLION $. Universities have so much money yet have made tuition out of reach for most. They are amongst the most greedy in this country. Totally lost their mission.
I'm fearful of how these cuts will impact admissions decisions at schools that meet full need. One of our students got a likely letter (and calls from current undergrads) from such an institution then denied ED2 and my thoughts immediately went to the funding cuts institutions are fearing.
Sure, let's kneecap researchers with bird flu rising. I don't mind paying twenty bucks for eggs and I'm sure KFC will be fine with no chicken to sell.....
Vanderbilt hasn't stopped doctoral admissions 100%. They are allowing some departments to make some offers, but they're throttling back a lot from where they were at the beginning of the year.
You're spot on that this has a lot to do with the promise to fully fund everyone admitted for five years.
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Then it dawned on me - so that’s why they are ending cancer research!!!
Maybe we can use that Secret Jewish Space Laser!
https://leiterreports.typepad.com/blog/2025/02/canary-in-the-coal-mine-uc-san-diego-suspends-all-faculty-and-staff-hiring-for-the-indefinite-future.html
You're spot on that this has a lot to do with the promise to fully fund everyone admitted for five years.