Bill Ackman states Harvard does not have a right to federal funding
On Tuesday, billionaire investor Bill Ackman expressed concerns about Harvard University, labeling the nation’s oldest and wealthiest institution as unworthy of taxpayer support due to what he described as “administrative bloat.” Ackman, a Harvard alumnus who graduated over three decades ago, made these remarks shortly after the Trump administration announced that future grants to Harvard […]
Harvard Can No Longer Get Future Grants, Says Trump Administration
Harvard Loses Federal Grant Eligibility Education Secretary Linda McMahon has declared that Harvard University is no longer eligible for a new federal grant after it dismissed the Trump administration’s resolution proposal. The Department of Education informed Harvard that it was under a “systematic pattern of violating federal law.” The accusations included not complying with civil […]
Harvard graduate Bill Ackman urges a need for new leadership at his former school.
Bill Ackman, a billionaire and Harvard alumnus, expressed on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he believes a leadership change is needed at the university. This sentiment comes after the Trump administration has scrutinized schools like Harvard, citing their handling of anti-Semitic protests since October 7, 2023. The administration has halted $2.2 billion in federal grants to […]
Trump places the IRS at the center of his conflict with Harvard.
President Trump lacks the legal power to independently revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status. But does that really stop him? As he works to financially undermine the university, Trump is embroiled in a conflict with Harvard, instigating lawsuits while probing into areas like research funding and international student admissions, along with the contentious issue of tax […]
How Harvard Responded Boldly to Trump’s Ban on Federal Grants
Harvard University is standing against what it describes as illegal government overreach that jeopardizes its research funding. The university has voiced its support for diverse perspectives and insists on adherence to the law, especially as federal grants have been suspended amidst escalating tensions over recent campus protests. In a notable conflict with the Trump administration—which […]
Trump Intensifies Harvard Dispute, Prohibits Federal Funding for University
Harvard University Loses Federal Grants Amid Controversy The Secretary of Education announced on Monday that Harvard University will no longer be eligible for federal grants. This decision follows ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the prestigious institution regarding accusations of anti-Semitism on campus. Education Secretary Linda McMahon informed Harvard’s president in a public letter, […]
McMahon criticizes Harvard, advising it not to apply for federal funding.
Education Secretary Criticizes Harvard’s Use of Federal Funds On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon addressed a letter to Harvard President Alan Gerber, delivering a stern message about the university’s handling of anti-Semitism and its reliance on federal funding. McMahon asserted that schools should be cautious in their approach to future federal grants, hinting that eligibility […]
Trump halts millions of dollars in federal research funding for Harvard.
Trump Administration Cuts Federal Research Grants to Harvard On Monday, the Trump administration declared it would halt all new federal research grants to Harvard University, marking an ongoing dispute between President Trump and the institution. Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university in a sharply worded letter addressed to the president of Harvard. The letter […]
McMahon states that Harvard cannot receive new federal research funding.
On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon notified Harvard that the university is ineligible for a new government research grant, indicating that the Trump administration is unable to address multiple issues simultaneously. Moving forward, Ivy League institutions will not qualify for new grants until they demonstrate “responsible management.” “Public confidence in higher education is quite low, […]
Bill Ackman calls for Harvard to dismiss former Obama official Penny Pritzker.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has set his sights on Harvard University once again. This time, he’s calling for the removal of Penny Pritzker, a former Obama official and significant Democratic donor, amid conflicts with President Donald Trump. With ties to both Harvard and Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman expressed his discontent during a CNBC interview, […]