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Brown University, US Government Reach Resolution. $50M Fine to Benefit RI Workforce Training

July 31, 2025 |

Brown University has come to a settlement with the US government. The settlement restores $510M freeze on research funding to the institution and requires the university to pay a fine of $50M which will go towards Rhode Island workforce training. The $50M is over 10 years and selection of workforce programming will be at Brown’s…

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