The University of Colorado announced on Apr. 16 a new update from its Federal Relations and Counsel teams, outlining recent developments in government funding, an executive order related to college sports, a National Institutes of Health indirect cost case, and a pause in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ACTS data collection.
The update provides information relevant to university stakeholders about ongoing changes at the federal level that may impact higher education institutions. These topics are part of the university’s regular communications to keep faculty, staff, and students informed about policy shifts affecting research funding and regulatory requirements.
According to the announcement, details from April 10 include discussions on government appropriations processes, implications of an executive order concerning college athletics programs, updates regarding NIH policies for indirect costs in grant awards, and news about a temporary suspension in certain data collection efforts by IPEDS ACTS.
Additionally, an earlier communication dated April 8 covers aspects of the Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Proposed Discretionary Budget Request. This budget proposal is expected to shape federal spending priorities for higher education and research over the coming year.
For those seeking further information or official documents related to these topics, the University encourages visiting its CU System Federal Updates and Actions page for access to communications and memos regarding federal actions.
These updates reflect ongoing engagement between universities like CU and policymakers at the national level as they navigate evolving legislative priorities.
