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.

Tennessee State University, which has already been experiencing financial hardship, has been affected by the suspension of millions in federal grants.