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Harvard Professor Faces Funding Cut After Trump’s Demands

3/14/2026

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In May 2026, Will Mair, a Harvard University professor, learned via email that federal funding for his projects had been terminated.
The action followed Harvard University's refusal to comply with the demands of U.S. President Donald Trump for operational changes.
The White House retaliated by cutting off billions in research grants.
Mair and his colleagues, who also lost funding, faced the setback just before addressing the audience.

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Story summary

In May 2026, Will Mair, a Harvard University professor, learned via email that federal funding for his projects had been terminated.
The action followed Harvard University's refusal to comply with the demands of U.S. President Donald Trump for operational changes.
The White House retaliated by cutting off billions in research grants.
Mair and his colleagues, who also lost funding, faced the setback just before addressing the audience.