Harvard faces total federal funding freeze: Here’s why HHS says it’s in the public interest

Harvard University faces a possible suspension from all federal funding after the US Department of Health and Human Services accused it of violating Title VI. The agency claims Harvard failed to address antisemitic harassment on campus. The move follows a previous $2.2 billion funding freeze. Harvard has 20 days to request a hearing. If enforced, debarment would impact grants and contracts across all federal agencies, typically lasting under three years, according to a 2022 HHS report.