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0 Antisemitism Education

Trump administration finds Harvard violated Jewish students’ civil rights, threatens termination of all federal funding

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jun

The Trump administration has accused Harvard University of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students, citing inadequate responses to antisemitic incidents on campus.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump administration to cancel remaining Harvard federal funding over antisemitism concerns

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 May

The Trump administration plans to withdraw approximately $100 million in federal funding from Harvard University over its handling of alleged antisemitism on campus.

0 Antisemitism Israel

At Harvard, reports on antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias reflect campus conflict over Israel

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 29 Apr

Harvard University has released two contrasting reports addressing antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias on campus, reflecting the deep divisions among students over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Harvard president: As a Jew, ‘I know very well’ that concerns about antisemitism are valid

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is Jewish, announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block actions it claims are punitive and unjustified regarding antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harvard's Jewish president, in new lawsuit, says Trump crackdown has 'nothing to do' with fighting antisemitism

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is himself Jewish, announced a lawsuit to block punitive measures from the Trump administration that claim to combat antisemitism but are argued to be unrelated.

0 Antisemitism Education

Trump Admin to Harvard: Where Is Your Antisemitism Report?

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 20 Apr

The Trump administration has increased pressure on Harvard University to release a report on antisemitism on its campus, demanding access to all documents related to the antisemitism task force's findings.

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Who is Alan Garber, the Jewish Harvard president who stood up to Trump over antisemitism?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Apr

Alan Garber, a Jewish leader, serves as the current president of Harvard University and embodies a strong moral stance amid tensions with the Trump administration over antisemitism and academic freedom.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harvard defends its response to antisemitism in rejecting White House demands

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Apr

Harvard University is rebuffing the Trump administration's demands to intensify its efforts against antisemitism, which have resulted in a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.

0 Antisemitism Education

Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 27 Jun 2024

A task force at Harvard University has found a dire situation for Israeli students on campus, including exclusion, harassment, and discrimination.

0 Antisemitism Education

After leading calls to oust Harvard’s president, Jewish critics take aim at Jewish scholar heading antisemitism task force

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 22 Jan 2024

Jewish critics of Harvard University are opposing the appointment of Jewish studies professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of the school's new antisemitism task force.