Trump administration ending Harvard's research funding

The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in federal research funding for Harvard. The move comes after the university refused to comply with unprecedented political demands—like reporting the names of students and staff who are 'hostile' to American values, gutting DEI programming, and allowing 'government-approved audits.' Despite the billions in funding at stake, Harvard's President said, "The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." Sign the petition to stand with Harvard and protect higher education from government overreach.  Defend academic freedom and institutional autonomy. We stand with Harvard! 3,025 have signed Community Petition's petition. Let's get to 5,000! Sign now with a click We, the undersigned, stand in unwavering support of Harvard University's principled refusal to comply with the Trump Administration's unlawful and deeply troubling demands. On April 14, 2025, Harvard took a bold and necessary stand against federal overreach. The Trump Administration had issued sweeping mandates that would have forced the university to: Report international students to federal authorities for campus conduct violations Surrender control over admissions, hiring, and academic programming Dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Provide private data on students and faculty for politically motivated scrutiny Submit to federal audits and censorship under the guise of "viewpoint diversity" These demands are not only unprecedented—they are unconstitutional. They threaten the very foundation of higher education in a free society: the right to pursue knowledge, foster debate, and uphold independent academic judgment, free from government control. As President Alan Garber of Harvard stated, "The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." We could not agree more. This is not just about Harvard. This is about protecting every university's right to determine its own policies, priorities, and principles without fear of political retribution. If we allow the federal government to dictate how universities operate, whom they admit, and what they teach, we undermine the fabric of academic freedom that has made American higher education a global leader. We call on other universities, educators, students, alumni, and citizens to join us in standing with Harvard. We urge Congress and the courts to scrutinize and reject the Trump Administration's abuses of power. And we demand that all institutions of higher learning be allowed to operate without unlawful interference or coercion. Academic freedom is not up for negotiation. Institutional autonomy is not a partisan issue. We stand with Harvard. Sign now with a click Visit petition page Victories Every Day – 100% Funded by You Not beholden to politics or power brokers, Change.org is free for people everywhere to make change. Every day there are real victories for issues you care about, only possible because we are 100% funded by everyday people like you. Will you stand with us to protect the power of everyday people to make a difference? Support Change.org At Change.org, we believe in the voice of everyday people. Is there something that you want to change? Start a petition today The person (or organization) who is leading this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org is not responsible for the petition content. By clicking the sign now button, you authorize that you are Mary and you support this petition. If you'd like to ask others to sign the petition, you'll have a chance to do so after you sign it. Or, you can share this link. How useful was this email? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Useful Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences  ·  Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org  ·  548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA