The Department of Education (ED) began a review of Harvard’s federal funds on Monday following concerns that schools are not properly addressing anti-Semitism on campus.
Ed, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the General Services Agency (GSA) said it will review more than $255.6 million contracts between the university and the federal government and consider the multi-year grant commitment of more than $8.7 billion. According to In Ed’s press release. The investigation comes after a parliamentary investigation found that the university had not issued punishments to students who participated in anti-Semitic protests following a fatal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
“Harvard has been an icon of America’s dreams for generations, and it is the pinnacle of students from all over the world working hard and enrolling in a renowned institution,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a press release. “Harvard University puts its reputation in serious danger, not protecting students on campus from anti-Semitic discrimination – all free-study and fostering divisive ideology.
Passes Harvard University’s Dance Star House in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 17th, 2025. Harvard University has announced free tuition fees for family students who earn less than $20,000 a year. (Photo: Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
“An agency found to be in violation of federal compliance standards could face administrative action, including termination of contracts,” Ed said.
A September survey conducted by the House Education Committee and the Workforce found that Harvard University had “failed” to discipline students who engaged in anti-Semitic protests on campus. Includes protests confusion class, occupation Campus buildings and multiple days Camp. (Related: Harvard offers free tuition to students despite claiming it is a cash strap)
The three institutions that make up the Joint Task Force to Fight Anti-Semitism have similarly addressed anti-Semitism cases and revoked funds from Columbia University for failing to protect Jewish students. The university then signed a preliminary agreement with the task force.
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