Harvard Faculty Pledge 10% of Salaries to Fight Trump Funding Freeze
Harvard faculty members are pledging 10% of their salaries for one year to mitigate the financial impact of the Trump administration’s $2 billion funding freeze. This action directly opposes the administration’s demands regarding race-based admissions policies, which Harvard has refused to comply with. The faculty’s donation, coordinated by a group of prominent professors, aims to support the university’s defense of academic freedom and lessen the burden on students and staff. Funds will be used to support university programs, contingent on a faculty vote confirming responsible university resource allocation. The university’s lawsuit against the administration is scheduled for oral hearings in late July.
John Q. Hosedrinker