The cut, and more uncertainty over federal grants, come as the historically Black university faces a financial shortfall.

Tennessee State University could lose at least $14.4 million in grant funding due to the Trump administration's aggressive spending cuts, university leaders told board members this week. Why it matters: Losing grant funding would further complicate TSU's efforts to recover from a crushing financial crisis.

TSU, which has already undergone financial hardship, lost millions in federal grants. I guess this was inevitable. Donald Trump continues to insist any economic issues are not his fault. Russia has presented the U.

Tennessee State University (TSU) is bracing for a significant financial challenge as it prepares to lose $14.4 million in federal grant funding.