Harvard Under Federal DEI Scrutiny | US News

The Trump administration is intensifying pressure on Harvard over its DEI programs, warning of escalated action if changes aren’t made — all part of a broader federal crackdown on what officials call unlawful discrimination in higher education. Investigations into alleged antisemitism and race-based admissions are underway, alongside legal battles over withheld admissions data and threats to revoke federal research grants — though a judge recently restored funding. Education Secretary McMahon stressed that while vital research funding must be preserved, compliance with federal law is non-negotiable for any institution receiving taxpayer support. She also suspects some schools are merely rebranding DEI initiatives — swapping names and adding “polish” to keep programs alive — while hoping others are genuinely shifting toward civics and history. The tension between federal oversight and academic autonomy is escalating, with Columbia and MIT also reportedly scaling back DEI efforts under similar scrutiny.

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