Responding to Federal Policies
Tracking Impacts, Responses and Resources at Northwestern
Northwestern is closely monitoring and responding to federal actions, including Executive Orders and agency policy changes that affect higher education. This website provides updates and resources for members of the Northwestern community that are informed by a robust set of guiding principles.
On November 28, 2025, Northwestern University and the federal government reached an agreement to restore federal funds. A list of Frequently Asked Questions and answers can be found here.
Updates
July 24
Travel and Immigration
- OISS has established the DHS Rule on Admission and Extension webpage to provide an overview of the new Department of Homeland Security rule and answer emerging questions that are relevant to international students and scholars.
University Messages
- Provost Erik Luijten sent a letter to members of the Northwestern community addressing the new rule, which will affect not only international students and scholars but also the administrative support and academic operations of universities where F and J visa holders conduct their studies, research and work.
July 17
Travel and Immigration
- New Department of Homeland Security rule: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
University Messages
- OISS shared an update on July 17 on the new federal rule that will impact students and scholars in F and J statuses.
July 15
Research
- July 8 National Science Foundation dear colleague letter on Prohibition on Collaborations with Restricted Entities
July 14
Research
- July 13 Office for Research submitted Northwestern's comment on OMB's proposed edits to the Uniform Guidance
University Messages
- Northwestern Now newsletter item on the University's response to proposed grant changes
June 23
Research
- June 18 National Institutes of Health request for information on Measuring and Rewarding Scientific Impact.
- May 27 National Institutes of Health reminder on Definition of Foreign Components.
June 10
University messages
- The Office of the Provost and Office for Research sent an update on proposed federal research funding regulation revisions
Research
- June 8 National Institutes of Health request for public input on the outline of a proposal to cap the number of simultaneous research project grants per principal investigator
June 4
Research
- May 29 OMB and federal agency proposed revisions to Uniform Guidance