Trump Administration Blocks Federal Research Grants to Harvard Amid Antisemitism Probe
The Trump administration halts new federal research grants for Harvard, intensifying pressures on the university regarding antisemitis policies and academic freedoms.
Breaking Down the Harvard vs. Trump Timeline
TIME Magazine
Harvard not eligible for any federal research grants: Ed Sec Linda McMahon
The Post Millennial
Summary
The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University by blocking all new federal research grants due to alleged violations of civil rights laws and failure to adequately protect Jewish students. A letter from Secretary of Education Linda McMahon outlined that Harvard must cease its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and comply with several new regulations or face funding termination. Meanwhile, Columbia University continues to grapple with similar issues after laying off staff following a loss of federal grants over its compliance with the Trump administration's demands. Both institutions are struggling to maintain independence amidst increasing governmental pressure.
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- Federal pressure on Harvard University is entering a decisive new phase as the Trump Administration blocks it from receiving any new federal research grants following its failure to comply with the administration's mandates regarding diversity and student oversight.
- Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the administration, defending its independence and asserting its constitutional rights in the face of escalating government overreach, as it looks to uphold its commitment to academic freedoms amidst demands to eliminate DEI programs and change faculty hiring practices.
- The American Association of Colleges and Universities condemned the administration's actions as an unprecedented attack on higher education, highlighting a collective effort by educational leaders to protect academic integrity and prevent undue governmental influence.
TIME Magazine·25d· "…Federal pressure on Harvard University is entering a decisive new phase."
The Guardian·1M· "…The cuts represented about 20% of the individuals who are funded in part by the terminated grants."
The Guardian·1M· "…The government’s sweeping and intrusive demands would impose unprecedented and improper control over the university."
CNN·1M· "…The move marked the administration’s latest effort to demand political policy changes from the elite university amid a major clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight."
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