Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

The Department of Defense has announced the termination of its collaboration with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education.
Secretary Pete Hegseth, an alumnus of the institution, cited misalignment with Pentagon and armed forces needs as the primary reason.

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End of Programs: All professional military fellowships and certificate courses offered by Harvard’s Kennedy School will cease at the start of next academic year.
Impact on Officers: The decision removes a vital training pathway that many officers previously relied upon for advanced education.
Shift in Educational Strategy: The move signals a broader pivot toward institutions offering curricula more closely tailored to defense requirements.
Career Development Concerns: Observers warn that this change could influence the career trajectories of service members and reshape academia‑defense relationships.
Strategic Reassessment: The Pentagon’s decision reflects a reassessment of which academic partners best serve national security objectives.

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