Washington: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has terminated a USD 60 million federal grant to Harvard University, citing the institution's failure to address "anti-Semitic harassment" associated with recent pro-Palestine protests. The department emphasized its commitment to upholding civil rights in higher education, stating on X that discrimination will not be tolerated on campus and federal funds should support institutions that protect all students.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the decision to cut funding comes after the federal government demanded Harvard take stricter disciplinary action against the pro-Palestine protests. Harvard, in response, has rejected the government's threats to suspend funding unless it punishes students involved in the protests and enforces regulations to curb future demonstrations. The Trump Administration has also issued similar warnings to other universities regarding the pro-Palestine protests.