Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats
- Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street to prepare for potential federal funding cuts following a review by President Donald Trump's administration.
- The review involves $9 billion in grants and contracts aimed at addressing alleged anti-Semitism on campuses, requiring Harvard to meet specific conditions to retain funding.
- Harvard's previous debt was $7.1 billion, which will rise to approximately $8.2 billion after this bond issuance.
- University President Alan Garber emphasized the need to combat anti-Semitism while also increasing access to free tuition for 86% of U.S. Families by 2025-2026.
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Harvard seeks $750M loan amid controversy over federal funding review
Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of its financial strategy, following a review by the Trump administration of $9 billion in federal grants due to concerns over campus antisemitism.


Harvard To Borrow $750 Million Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
Harvard University will issue $750 million in taxable bonds this month, bringing the total offering this fiscal year to $1.2 billion, as the University faces a turbulent economy and waits to learn whether the Trump administration will shut off its federal funding tap.
Harvard to Borrow $750 Million Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
Harvard University is looking to borrow $750 million through taxable bonds as the Ivy League school’s federal funding is under review. “As part of ongoing contingency planning for a range of financial circumstances, Harvard is evaluating the resources needed to advance its academic and research priorities,” a university spokesperson said on April 8 in an emailed statement responding to questions about the bond sale. This latest offering follows …
Harvard Plans to Borrow $750 Million After Federal Funding Threats Over Campus Antisemitism Response
Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of contingency preparations, it said on Monday, days after President Donald Trump's administration announced a review of $9 billion in federal grants and contracts to the Ivy League school in a crackdown on antisemitism on campuses. In a letter to Harvard last week, the government listed conditions that Harvard must meet to receive federal money, including a ban on proteste…
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