House Republicans investigate Harvard’s ties to Chinese and Iranian governments

Published May 20, 2025 12:35pm ET



Harvard University is being investigated by the House Select Committee on China and the House Committee on Education and Workforce for its collaboration with Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups and researchers funded by Iran.

In a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, House Republicans raised concerns that the university’s ties to China and Iran may compromise national security and constitute ethics violations.

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