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Harvard Enacts Hiring Freeze Amid Federal Funding Cuts

3/12/2025

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Harvard University has announced a temporary hiring freeze for faculty and staff, a response to financial uncertainties linked to shifting federal policies from the Trump administration. This move comes after major funding cuts, including a staggering $400 million reduction at Columbia University. MIT and the University of Pennsylvania are also feeling the pinch, implementing similar measures amid worries about federal research funding.

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Harvard University has announced a temporary hiring freeze for faculty and staff, a response to financial uncertainties linked to shifting federal policies from the Trump administration. This move comes after major funding cuts, including a staggering $400 million reduction at Columbia University. MIT and the University of Pennsylvania are also feeling the pinch, implementing similar measures amid worries about federal research funding.