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Defense Secretary Bans Tuition Aid at 30 Universities

2/17/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to ban tuition assistance at more than 30 universities, including the University of Miami.
The plan cites concerns about perceived bias against the military and "woke" ideologies at these institutions.
The memo directs the Department of Defense to evaluate graduate programs for effective education of future leaders.
It also ends Harvard's professional military education programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to ban tuition assistance at more than 30 universities, including the University of Miami.
The plan cites concerns about perceived bias against the military and "woke" ideologies at these institutions.
The memo directs the Department of Defense to evaluate graduate programs for effective education of future leaders.
It also ends Harvard's professional military education programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.