Harvard University is the latest school to implement a hiring freeze as federal funding remains uncertain. President Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for schools that allow "illegal" protests. Universities use millions of dollars in federal funding for student aid and research programs.

The hiring pause at one of the nation’s wealthiest schools comes after other schools have also announced efforts to save money.

The university is involved with developing our future — our technology future, our medical future, and I’d hate to lose that progress.”