Cornell University has revealed new details on over 80 federal stop-work orders that have forced a shutdown of key research projects, including cancer treatment and military technology, according to new reporting by The Ithaca Voice.
As of April 11, the Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture halted dozens of grants, affecting work on cancer detection, space propulsion, AI-assisted combat care, and pandemic surveillance. Despite speculation, Cornell has not received a formal notice of broader funding freezes, only piecemeal orders.
The move appears linked to a federal Title VI investigation into campus protests. Meanwhile, Cornell has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Energy over reduced research reimbursements, marking its second legal action against federal agencies this semester.
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