US EditionMcMahon says Harvard is no longer eligible for new federal research grants
- On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Harvard University will be excluded from receiving any new federal research funding.
- This action followed the Trump administration's demands for Harvard to reform diversity initiatives, viewpoint balance, academic rigor, and address alleged antisemitism, with Harvard rejecting these demands.
- McMahon's letter accused Harvard of violating federal law and engaging in racism, while Harvard's President Alan Garber condemned the federal control attempt and stressed threats to higher education autonomy.
- The administration froze $2.26 billion in grants and argued Harvard must negotiate and meet its conditions to restore funding, whereas Harvard has sued, citing First Amendment and civil rights protections.
- This dispute intensifies tensions with potential national implications for academic freedom and university funding, while Harvard may rely on its $53 billion endowment and alumni support amid the funding pause.
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FACT OR FICTION: Did Harvard mark up a letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon?
An image you may have seen claims to show Education Secretary Linda McMahon's letter to Harvard ending grants to the University, marked up by Harvard for spelling and grammar errors.But it's not real.On May 5, McMahon did indeed post a letter claiming Harvard is violating federal law and letting the University know it would no longer get federal grants.The letter later resurfaced on social media, allegedly showing how Harvard reposted the letter…
McMahon to Harvard: No More Federal Grants
JUMP TO… Background The Letter Tax Status Why It Matters “Harvard should no longer seek grants from the federal government, [as] none will be provided,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon wrote to the once-venerated college Monday. The scathing letter illustrates officials’ determination to hold Harvard accountable for violating federal law, despite the college’s attempt to cling to tax dollars in court. Background McMahon’s Department of Edu…
Harvard ‘corrects’ Trump secretary Linda McMahon's letter threatening future research grants
Harvard University received a contentious letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon, threatening loss of federal grants due to alleged violations. Harvard responded with professor-style editing in McMahon's letter.
McMahon raises ‘July Fourth Seder’ concept at Milken conference
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said on Tuesday that she was inspired by a program by PragerU to teach American children and families the history of the Fourth of July like the Seder in the Jewish religion where once a year families share the stories of their heritage. McMahon made the comment at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, prompted by a question from moderator Nina Rees about promoting civics education. “Civics h…
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