US Pentagon Removes 22 Universities from Military Education Programs Starting 2026

The US Department of Defense, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has removed 22 universities, including Ivy League schools like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, from its approved list for Professional Military Education and fellowship programs starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This policy cancels 93 Senior Service College fellowships and ends Pentagon funding for new military officers attending these institutions. The decision also affects several prominent think tanks. Officers currently enrolled may complete their programs. Hegseth cited concerns over these institutions undermining military values and warfighting capabilities.