Federal Policy Updates
Tracking Federal Policies and Impacts at Northwestern
Northwestern is monitoring changes in federal policies and their potential impacts on our community. We will use this space to provide updates and additional resources as they become available.
University Messages
- Northwestern’s Response to Federal Government Actions (January 29, 2025)
As directives and legal challenges play out, Northwestern’s leadership is reviewing the orders and their potential impacts on our community. - HHS Freezes (January 24, 2025)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a freeze on public communications, grant announcements, and Federal Advisory Committees, including NIH study sections.
Information and Impacts by Topic
Last Updated: February 5, 2025