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UConn and UConn Health warn of ARPA cliff and research funding threats; Stamford housing deal draws questions
Summary
UConn and UConn Health told the Appropriations subcommittee that expiration of one‑time ARPA funds and a possible federal cap on indirect research costs pose material risks to the institutions' budgets, even as university leaders pointed to gains in enrollment, fundraising and research activity.
University of Connecticut and UConn Health leaders told the Appropriations Committee—s Higher Education Subcommittee they are pursuing revenue increases and efficiency gains but face sizable gaps if one‑time ARPA funds are not replaced and if proposed federal limits on indirect research costs are enacted.
Budget picture: UConn administrators said the university has sought to grow enrollment, research activity and fundraising to reduce reliance on state operating support. System figures presented to the subcommittee showed a multiyear funding gap driven by the removal of one‑time funding; university finance staff cited a shortfall scenario that would leave the university facing a multi‑tens‑of‑millions deficit under the governor—s proposed operating numbers. The university—s finance team asked for institution‑level quarterly budget projections and said the university would continue its strategic enrollment work and cost‑containment measures.
Research funding threat: University leaders expressed concern about a federal proposal (reported in the hearing) to cap indirect cost recovery at 15% for certain federal grants. UConn…
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