The Defense Department said it will end most graduate‑level fellowships and training for active‑duty officers at Harvard starting 2026‑27 and will review similar programs at other Ivy and civilian universities. That announcement followed a 4th Circuit ruling that paused a preliminary injunction against White House anti‑DEI executive orders — a legal win for the administration’s attempt to restrict federally funded equity work. The twin moves indicate rising federal scrutiny of university programs, fellowships, and grant conditions tied to diversity and national‑security concerns.