The Pentagon has cut Harvard military-related funding
The Pentagon has cut military-related funding and academic ties with Harvard University, effective starting the 2026–2027 academic year.
This involves ending sponsorship of graduate-level professional military education (PME), fellowships, certificate programs, and other training opportunities for active-duty service members at Harvard. Current enrollees can finish their programs, but no new ones will be funded or supported.Key Details of the Cut
- Announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on February 6–7, 2026
- The move severs all such partnerships, redirecting resources to public universities or internal military programs focused on “lethality,” “deterrence,” and warrior training.
Leo Varadkar – Harvard
Spring 2025: Appointed as a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership (CPL), involving guest lecturing, student mentorship, and discussions on public leadership, healthcare policy, and international diplomacy.
Fall 2025 / 2025–2026 Academic Year: Senior Fellow at the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights, specifically for the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program. His project is titled “The Future of LGBTQI+ Rights in the European Union,” emphasizing advocacy in Central and Eastern Europe and broader equality issues.
Why is Leo Varadkar teaching “The Future of LGBTQI+ Rights in the European Union” in Harvard in the US and not in a European University?
