Harvard University's grant program has been temporarily halted by the U.S. Department of Education.
Hot Off the Press It's a showdown between Harvard University and the federal government! The university's future federal research grants are on hold, with approximately $2.2 billion in existing grants and about $60 million in contracts frozen. The reason? The administration thinks Harvard's management needs some work, pointing fingers at antisemitism on campus, racial discrimination, changes in admissions standards, and a lack of viewpoint diversity.
But Harvard's not backing down. In a bold move, the university filed a lawsuit against the administration. The suit claims the blocking of funds and the potential loss of Harvard's non-profit status could cripple its research, especially at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health where half of the 2025 budget relied on federal funds for direct research costs.
The tensions escalated further when President Trump proposed revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status and classifying it as a political organization. This move could have far-reaching implications, potentially challenging Harvard's status under U.S. tax law.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stressed that Harvard needs to prove it can manage federal funds responsibly before resuming grants. However, Harvard President Alan Garber firmly rejected these demands, vowing to defend against what he considers as government overreach. The standoff is intense, with both parties digging their heels in.
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Tags: USA, Education, Grants, Lawsuit, Harvard University, Tax-exempt Status, Funding Freeze, Research, Trump Administration
- The news has been abuzz with the crisis unfolding between Harvard University and the federal government, with the administration proposing to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status and classify it as a political organization due to concerns over its management of federal funds.
- The freezing of approximately $2.2 billion in existing grants and about $60 million in contracts has sent shockwaves through the Harvard community, particularly at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health where half of the 2025 budget relied on federal funds for direct research costs.
- In response to the federal government's move, Harvard University filed a lawsuit, arguing that the blocking of funds and the potential loss of its non-profit status could severely hamper its research and violate its rights under policy-and-legislation and general-news.
- The politics surrounding this issue are intense, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon insisting that Harvard needs to demonstrate responsible management of federal funds before resuming grants, while Harvard President Alan Garber firmly rejects these demands, labeling them as government overreach.
