Trump Administration Cuts Ties with Elite Universities for Military Education


Author: The Daily News Now! March 6, 2026 Duration: 2:05
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Trump Administration Cuts Ties with Elite Universities for Military Education

Trump Administration Disrupts Military Education: Top Schools Removed, Alternatives Proposed

The Trump administration, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is reshaping military education by severing ties with elite universities. The Senior Service College Fellowship program, which sends mid-career service members to advanced studies at prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT, has been disrupted. Hegseths memo cites wokeness as a reason for the change, replacing these schools with alternatives like Liberty University and Hillsdale College, known for their patriotic leanings. The move affects fewer than eighty students but raises concerns about access to top talent in fields like AI and cybersecurity. Harvard is responding by offering deferment and transfer options. This shift is part of broader changes in military ties with higher education, with more realignments expected soon.

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