University of Missouri President Mun Choi has announced upcoming budget cuts due to a reduction in federal funding, particularly affecting research funding from the National Institutes of Health. These cuts will impact the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and will likely continue into the next fiscal year starting July 1. Choi emphasized the need to reduce expenses and evaluate open positions within the university to mitigate the financial challenges.
The Trump administration’s changes to NIH funding have caused uncertainty in research university budgets nationwide, with MU receiving nearly $10 million in NIH funding this fiscal year. Despite this, Choi remains optimistic about the university’s ability to overcome these challenges with strong enrollment numbers and state support.
Meanwhile, the Missouri House Budget Committee is considering a bill for funding higher education for fiscal year 2026, which includes a 1.5% increase in core funding for state universities. While there is a push for a 3% increase in core funding, no opposition to the bill was reported during Monday’s hearing.
The Missouri General Assembly has until May to finalize the budget, with further discussions expected to take place regarding higher education funding. The University of Missouri, despite facing budget cuts, remains optimistic about its future and commitment to teaching, research, and engagement.
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