Yale outspends Ivy League peers in third-quarter federal lobbying: Here’s what it spent and the issues it targeted

Yale University spent $370,000 on federal lobbying in Q3 2025, its highest this year, outpacing other Ivy League peers. The university’s efforts targeted tax reforms, research funding, and student aid amid threats to its endowment. Expanding its Washington presence, Yale worked with lobbying firms including Akin Gump and Brownstein Hyatt to engage Congress and the White House.