Are Federal Research Dollars Being Spent Wisely? A Look at Pennsylvania’s University Grants

The Center Square team has taken a close look at how federal grant money is distributed among Pennsylvania’s leading universities—and the findings raise important questions about spending priorities. Among the grants reviewed: $673,000 awarded to Penn State to study unintended consequences of immigration enforcement. $480,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for countering COVID-19 misinformation. $300,000 […]