The Department of Defense announced it will end all graduate‑level military fellowships and certificate programs at Harvard starting in 2026–27, citing concerns that some officers return “looking too much like Harvard.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the department will review similar programs at Ivy League and other civilian universities to assess cost‑effectiveness relative to military graduate training. Harvard’s Belfer Center and other Kennedy School fellowships for active‑duty officers were named as examples; currently enrolled officers will be allowed to complete programs. The move follows broader White House disputes with Harvard over donation negotiations and adds a new lever of federal pressure on campus partnerships tied to senior‑level professional education. Military and university program directors should plan for abrupt shifts in enrollment and revenue streams tied to DoD sponsorship. Institutions hosting defense fellows will need to engage immediately with DoD officials to clarify program standards and to explore alternative sponsorship or curricular adjustments.