Lead: The Department of Defense announced it will end all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University, citing ideological differences and saying Harvard no longer meets the department’s needs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the decision follows long-running White House scrutiny of Harvard and will take effect for the 2026–27 academic year; service members currently enrolled may complete their courses. The Pentagon also said it will evaluate similar programs at other Ivy League schools. What happened: The move followed months of administration pressure on elite campuses over perceived bias and has already involved cuts to federal research funding and visa restrictions. Harvard officials have criticized the decision and pledged to protect academic standards and service-member education options. Why it matters: The Pentagon’s withdrawal affects officer professional development pipelines and veteran career transitions; it also signals a federal willingness to reshape campus partnerships based on political criteria, with implications for funding and civil‑military educational ties.