**HAMILTON, Canada**
The US government on Monday announced a review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University as part of an effort to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses.
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA) will examine over $255.6 million in federal contracts and more than $8.7 billion in multi-year grants awarded to Harvard and its affiliates.
"Harvard's failure to protect students on campus from anti-Semitic discrimination – all while promoting divisive ideologies over free inquiry – has put its reputation in serious jeopardy," Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
The statement said the review is part of the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, which previously launched a similar investigation into Columbia University.
"The Task Force will continue its efforts to root out anti-Semitism and refocus our institutions of higher learning," said HHS Acting General Counsel Sean Keveney.
It added that institutions found in violation of federal standards could face administrative actions, including contract termination.
"This administration has proven that we will take swift action to hold institutions accountable if they allow anti-Semitism to fester. We will not hesitate to act if Harvard fails to do so," said Task Force member Josh Gruenbaum.
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