The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the suspension of federal funding amounting to $2.2 billion allocated to Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. The move comes in response to Harvard’s refusal to comply with the administration’s demands regarding antisemitism on campus.
The decision was made public via a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Education, which cited growing concerns over campus climate and the treatment of Jewish students.
While details of the conditions imposed on Harvard remain unclear, the university reportedly declined to adopt certain federal guidelines or protocols proposed by the administration, triggering the funding suspension.
The decision has sparked immediate debate in political and academic circles, with critics calling it a politically motivated move that undermines academic independence, and supporters applauding the administration’s hard stance on protecting Jewish students.
Harvard has not yet officially responded to the funding freeze.
Source: ANA-MPA, Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
