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Linda McMahon

Linda McMahon, the Education Secretary, issued a letter on May 6, 2025, stating that Harvard University would not receive new federal research grants due to concerns over mismanagement, antisemitism, and race‑based admissions. The following day, on May 7, 2025, the Secretary formally barred Harvard from new federal research grants, prompting the university to file a lawsuit claiming the freeze is unlawful.

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What to know

  • McMahon’s letter bars Harvard from new federal grants, citing mismanagement and antisemitism. May 7
  • Harvard is suing, claiming the freeze is unlawful. May 7
  • McMahon sent a three‑page letter to Harvard President Alan Garber announcing the university will not receive new federal research grants. May 6
  • The letter cites antisemitism, race‑based admissions, and hiring of former mayors as reasons for the decision. May 6
  • Collections resume May 5 after a pause since March 20. Apr 22

Timeline

  1. May 7, 2025
  2. May 6, 2025
  3. Apr 22, 2025
  4. Apr 22, 2025