Garber continued that Harvard had been preparing for "changes in the revenues that support our mission," and has asked that its schools and units identify "strategic adjustments in their spending to build the long-term capacity needed to advance academic priorities at a time of uncertain revenues" as part of its 2026 fiscal year.

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for now, citing changes brought on by the Trump administration.

Higher education leaders have been on edge since President Trump took office in January and announced a slew of executive actions impacting research and academic institutions.