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Trump Administration Disqualifies Harvard From Future Research Grants

Last updated: May 5, 2025 4:35 pm
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The Trump administration made a bold move on Monday by informing Harvard University that it would not be eligible for any new federal grants. This decision was conveyed in a letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon to Harvard President Alan M. Garber, accusing the university of “disastrous mismanagement.”

In the letter, McMahon stated that Harvard should no longer seek grants from the federal government as none would be provided. This action came after Harvard sued the government for cutting billions of dollars in research funding due to the university’s defiance of demands for intrusive oversight.

The Education Department official briefing reporters highlighted concerns about antisemitism on campus, policies regarding a student’s race, and the lack of conservative faculty members as factors affecting Harvard’s eligibility for research grants. Harvard officials did not immediately respond to the letter.

McMahon’s letter, written in all-capital letters to emphasize certain points, criticized Harvard for what she described as “ugly racism,” “humiliating plagiarism scandals,” and a departure from the pursuit of academic excellence. She accused the university of betraying the ideals of higher education and the nation.

The federal government’s threat to withhold grant funding from Harvard signaled a shift in tactics against elite universities. The administration’s previous actions involved cutting existing grants, but this new approach raised the possibility of legal challenges.

Harvard’s lawsuit against the government focused on constitutional and procedural grounds following the sudden suspension of over $2 billion in funding. University leaders anticipated a more deliberate attack on research funding that would be harder to contest in court.

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President Trump’s administration has been critical of elite universities, viewing them as bastions of liberalism hostile to conservatives. Harvard has been a primary target, with demands for increased oversight and accusations of improper control.

Harvard relies on federal research funding for a significant portion of its revenue, despite its substantial endowment. A freeze on new grants could have severe financial implications for the university, prompting contingency planning and fundraising efforts.

McMahon pointed out Harvard’s immense wealth in her letter, suggesting that the university’s endowment could sustain it in the absence of federal grant money. She emphasized the irony of benefiting from America’s free-market system while allegedly teaching students to disdain it.

In conclusion, the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Harvard’s eligibility for federal grants reflects a broader clash between the government and elite universities. The implications of this move could have far-reaching consequences for Harvard and other institutions reliant on federal research funding.

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