Funding for 17 research projects at West Virginia University has been cancelled or suspended, including federal research dollars axed by President Donald Trump. The Republican president canceled billions of dollars in research money for universities as he pushes for a more conservative ideology in higher education.

Shauna Johnson, WVU’s executive director of strategic communications, said the canceled research projects had been supported by a mix of state, foundation and federal grants.

“WVU is an R1 university where quality education and the cutting edge go hand-in-hand. Budget reductions in research and student aid will have an impact on the university’s education and research missions,” Johnson said.

The funding cancellation or suspension included some multi-institution projects on

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