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.
Federal pressure on Harvard University is entering a decisive new phase.
Breaking Down the Harvard vs. Trump Timeline
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Harvard has been in hot water with the administration due to its alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus as well as concerns the school is not obeying civil rights laws by using race as a factor in admissions and hosting other diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Harvard No Longer Eligible To Receive Future Grants, Trump Admin Says
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It's clear that this letter is not a good-faith attempt to resolve the ongoing fight.
Trump administration cuts off all future federal funding to Harvard
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The cuts represented about 20% of the individuals who are funded in part by the terminated grants.
Columbia University to cut 180 jobs due to federal grant revocations
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Increasing budget constraints combined with uncertainty related to future levels of federal funding for research, including proposed reductions in facilities and administration (i.e., indirect costs) reimbursements, requires us to make difficult choices.
Columbia University lays off around 180 staff after Trump administration revokes grants
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The move to cut over 100 staff members was announced in a Tuesday letter from top Columbia officials, including Acting President Claire Shipman and Provost Angela V. Olinto.
Columbia University cuts 180 staffers funded by federal grants revoked by Trump administration
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Columbia Ends Funding for 180 Researchers Amid Trump Cuts
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The administration froze grants to Harvard after it rejected the administration's demands to change many of the school's policies and leadership, discipline student protesters, and audit students and faculty for "viewpoint diversity."
Trump administration to cut off new federal research grants to Harvard
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The letter sharply criticized Harvard’s DEI programs, accusing the university of ignoring the US Supreme Court’s ruling that banned race-based admission policies.
Harvard not eligible for any federal research grants: Ed Sec Linda McMahon
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Harvard University has made a mockery of this country's higher education system.
Trump shuts down millions of dollars in federal research grants to Harvard
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The official also accused the university of abandoning rigor and academic excellence, citing a plagiarism scandal involving former Harvard President Claudine Gay.
Harvard No Longer Eligible for New Grants From Federal Government: White House
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The Trump administration is cutting off new federal research grants to Harvard University, in yet another escalation of the White House's attack on one of the nation's most prestigious colleges.
Trump administration deems Harvard ineligible for new federal research grants
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Since reentering office, Trump has taken several actions aimed at combating “woke” policies, curriculum, and faculty on college campuses, and senior administration officials noted Monday that just 3% of Harvard’s current faculty identify as conservative.
Harvard barred from federal research grants under Trump administration - Washington Examiner
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Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
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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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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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Columbia University announced Tuesday that it laid off 180 staff members working on federal grants impacted by the Trump administration's decision to revoke the university's funding.
The administration cut $400 million in federal funding from Columbia in March, accusing it of 'inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.' It then issued a list of demands to the university, which it mostly acceded to, to start negotiations on restoring the funding.
Columbia's leadership continues discussions with the federal government in support of resuming activity on these research awards and additional other awards that have remained active, but unpaid, amidst financial strain on the university.
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