UNR waits to see how Trump's funding freezes could affect campus
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
The University of Nevada, Reno said it is closely monitoring all presidential executive actions after President Donald Trump ordered the freezing of trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans beginning Tuesday.
The Washoe County School District has not responded to a request for how it may have to navigate a freeze in federal funds and what could be affected.
In a memo sent Monday by acting director of the Office of Management and Budget Matthew J. Vaeth, federal agencies were told to pause all activities related to the disbursement of federal financial assistance.
It's unknown what the immediate effects would be to programs.
Programs such as Social Security, Medicaid and student loans are not expected to be affected despite some sites, including Medicaid in Nevada, being down on Tuesday.
While the memo didn't say specifically which programs would be affected, many at risk seem to fall in line with Trump's campaign promises.
Federal agency officials have until Feb. 7 to respond to a list of questions about whether certain programs support or provide services, 'either directly or indirectly, to removable illegal aliens.'
The instructions also ask whether the programs 'promote gender ideology,' 'promote or support" abortion "in any way,' or 'provide funding that is implicated by the directive to end discriminatory programs, including illegal DEI and 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility' (DEIA) mandates.'
"The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve," the memo from the president's office said.
"The situation is still fluid, and it is not quite readily apparent what the long-term implications will be," UNR said in response to how programs could be affected at UNR or the state's other public institutions.
In a letter sent to campus last week, UNR President Brian Sandoval said UNR is monitoring presidential executive actions closely.
"I wish to make it clear to everyone on our campus – students, faculty and staff -- that the University is dedicated to maintaining an environment in which the members of our campus community feel safe, supported and encouraged to actively pursue their educational and professional goals," he wrote.
"The University has made a commitment to provide our undocumented and DACA students with a number of resources needed to successfully navigate the often-complex path in reaching graduation – academic support, educational protections and benefits, legal support, mental health support and more."
USA Today contributed to this story.
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