UCLA faces potential loss of hundreds of federal research grants totaling millions of dollars due to allegations of antisemitism and bias. The university recently settled a $6 million lawsuit from Jewish students claiming discrimination during 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. Chancellor Julio Frenk expressed disappointment, stating the defunding impacts researchers and national priorities, while reiterating UCLA's commitment to combating antisemitism on campus. UCLA is developing contingency plans to mitigate the impact.

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