In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Trump ends Harvard contract in a move that’s sending shockwaves across the US academic landscape.
The administration has reportedly directed federal agencies to identify all active financial contracts with Harvard University. This action is widely seen as part of a broader push to increase federal oversight over institutions seen as resisting the White House’s agenda.
The announcement comes on the heels of a legal setback for the Trump administration. A U.S. District Judge recently blocked efforts to strip Harvard of its certification to enroll international students. The judge ruled that such a move could cause irreparable harm, granting temporary relief while the case proceeds in court.
Harvard fired back with a lawsuit filed in Boston, claiming the administration’s attempt to revoke their (SEVP) status was unconstitutional. The university emphasized the importance of its international student body nearly 27% of its enrollment, stating. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.”
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the SEVP termination would take effect for the 2025–2026 academic year. However, Judge Allison Burroughs has issued a two-week block on that policy, with further hearings scheduled to assess the impact and legality of the move.
As Trump ends Harvard contract, many experts see this as part of a larger campaign targeting institutions that are traditionally independent. From media houses to law firms to top universities, the administration appears determined to reshape. All the landscape of American influence and education.
For U.S. universities, the message is loud and clear: federal contracts could be used as leverage in political conflicts. And for Harvard, the battle is far from over.
