Brown University has reached an agreement with the United States government to restore federal funding for its medical and health sciences research, following previous threats to block over $500 million in grants. As part of the deal, Brown will pay $50 million over ten years to support workforce development in Rhode Island and implement measures to support Jewish students and research related to Israel. The agreement follows similar settlements with other universities and comes amid broader government scrutiny of campus protests and diversity initiatives. Rights advocates have expressed concerns about the implications for free speech and academic freedom, particularly in the context of rising tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.