US Ends Support for Army Education Programs at Harvard
In a recorded statement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared:
"I am discontinuing all graduate-level professional military education ... all fellowships and certificate programs between Harvard University and The War Department for active duty servicemembers,"
The decision comes as the Trump administration intensifies its broader confrontation with the Ivy League institution over ideological disputes. These tensions span several issues, including campus reactions to the Israel-Hamas war as well as the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to reports.
Hegseth accused Harvard’s leadership of fostering a hostile campus climate, saying:
"University leadership encouraged a campus environment that celebrated Hamas, allowed attacks on Jews, and still promotes discrimination based on race in violation of Supreme Court decisions,"
He further argued that the university’s posture toward the armed forces disqualifies it from continued federal support.
"Today, this university... which receives billions of our federal tax dollars, is one of the red hot centers of Hate America activism," said Hegseth. "Too many faculty members openly loathe our military. They cast our armed forces in a negative light and squelch anyone who challenges their leftist political leanings, all while charging enormous tuition. It's not worth it."
According to the announcement, the funding reductions will take effect starting with the 2026–27 academic year. Service members who are already enrolled in Harvard programs will be permitted to complete their current studies.
Reports note that Harvard has previously taken legal action against the Trump administration over efforts to block federal funding. However, officials indicated that the university is not the sole institution under review.
Hegseth stated that the army, navy and air force "will evaluate all existing graduate programs for active duty servicemembers at all Ivy League universities and other civilian universities."
Looking ahead, the defense chief emphasized a shift in priorities, saying the Pentagon will concentrate on preparing combat-ready forces and ensuring efficient use of public funds to strengthen military capability and deterrence.
"That no longer includes spending millions of dollars on expensive universities that actively undercut our mission and undercut our country," said Hegseth.
He concluded with a sharp rebuke of the institution, stating:
"We train warriors, not wokesters. Harvard, good riddance," he added.
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