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Harvard University Implements Temporary Hiring Freeze Amid Financial Uncertainty

Harvard University has paused faculty and staff hiring due to financial uncertainties linked to shifting federal policies and funding cuts to Columbia University.

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  2. Harvard announces hiring freeze, citing federal policy changes

    Harvard assured its staff in the letter that the pause is temporary to account for the ever-changing policies coming from the current administration.

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  3. Harvard Announces Temporary Hiring Freeze

    As fears over losing federal funding heighten, Harvard University is taking action.

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Updated: Mar 10th, 2025, 4:31 PM ET

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In response to substantial financial uncertainties from shifting federal policies, Harvard University announced a temporary hiring freeze on faculty and staff. This decision follows the Trump administration's cancellation of $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University due to failure to address antisemitism on campus. Harvard's leadership emphasized the need to reassess financial commitments and maintain flexibility amid ongoing reviews of discretionary spending and capital projects. The university aims to navigate these challenges while advocating for higher education and ensuring academic freedom.

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