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Harvard says it will no longer take stances on many issues, 8 months after stoking tensions with Israel-Gaza statements

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 29 May

Harvard University has announced that it will no longer issue statements on topics unrelated to its operations, following tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Amid turmoil over antisemitism and a decline in donations, Harvard mulls a bond sale

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 27 Feb

Harvard University, facing a decline in donations due to its handling of antisemitism issues on campus, is considering a $1.65 billion bond sale despite high interest rates and potential debt increase.

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Why did the co-chair of Harvard’s antisemitism task force resign?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 26 Feb

Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun resigned from the university's antisemitism task force after just five weeks, reportedly due to frustration over the university's reluctance to commit to implementing the task force's recommendations.

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Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up investigation into campus antisemitism

Luke Tress in Forward · 16 Feb

A congressional committee has issued subpoenas to Harvard University leaders demanding documents related to the handling of antisemitism on campus, specifically targeting discrimination against Jews and Israelis.

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America Works. DEI Doesn’t.

Corey Brooks in Tablet · 17 Jan

The author of this article, a pastor from Chicago's South Side, criticizes the ideology of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for exploiting the pain and struggles of marginalized communities for personal gain.

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Gay Is Gone // And the race card is dutifully played

Avi Shafran in Ami · 10 Jan

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has announced her resignation after facing criticism for her response to anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiments on campus.

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Can the Spread of DEI Be Reversed?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jan

The article discusses the decline of American higher education and the spread of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) ideology on college campuses.

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Many Jews criticized Harvard’s Oct. 7 response. Fewer are applauding President Claudine Gay’s resignation.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 5 Jan

The resignation of Harvard's first Black president, Claudine Gay, has sparked wider significance than just a debate over campus antisemitism and free speech.

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Will MIT’s Sally Kornbluth survive the campus antisemitism reckoning?

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 5 Jan

Sally Kornbluth, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is facing opposition and pressure following her participation in a controversial congressional hearing on antisemitism.

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The Graves of Academe

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Jan

In this podcast episode titled "The Graves of Academe," the discussion begins with the controversial self-defense of former Harvard president Claudine Gay in the New York Times.

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Is Claudine Gay a Product of Affirmative Action?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Jan

The article raises concerns about affirmative action and its impact on meritocracy in higher education, specifically focusing on the appointment of Claudine Gay as Harvard's president.

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Israel's Choices, Harvard's Corruptions

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Jan

Dan Senor discusses recent events in Israel like the assassination of a Hamas leader in Lebanon and the Supreme Court's decision on judicial reform, before delving into the significance of Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard.

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Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard was necessary but insufficient

Peter Fox in Forward · 3 Jan

Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to serve as president of Harvard, has resigned following controversy over her testimony on campus antisemitism policies.

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How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conservative activists.

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Claudine Gay resigns from Harvard, weeks after contentious antisemitism hearing

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her handling of allegations of antisemitism at the school.

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Unintentional Antisemites: Why Obama and Harvard's President Tolerate Jew-Hate

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Dec 2023

The article discusses the issue of unintentional antisemitism among prominent individuals, highlighting Barack Obama and Harvard's President Claudine Gay as examples.

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House calls on MIT, Harvard presidents to resign over campus antisemitism, with 125 Democrats voting against

LMarkoe in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 303-126, with three voting present, to call on the presidents of Harvard University and MIT to resign after they did not clearly state in a congressional hearing that their schools would take action against those advocating for the genocide of Jews.

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Firing for Failure

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Dec 2023

The article discusses several reasons why Harvard University President Claudine Gay should resign, including her refusal to address calls for genocide against Jews in a Congressional hearing and recent plagiarism accusations.

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Harvard president will remain in office despite criticism of her response to antisemitism

BCohen in Forward · 12 Dec 2023

Harvard University's board of directors has decided to keep Claudine Gay as the school's president despite criticism of her response to antisemitism on campus.

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Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine walkout and protest face disciplinary action

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Dec 2023

Several Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine activities on campus, including leading walkouts and protests, are now facing disciplinary action by the school's Administrative Board.

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Harvard president apologizes, Penn alum yanks $100M gift as congressional antisemitism hearing fallout continues

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 8 Dec 2023

In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pain with her testimony.

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Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee over president’s ‘painfully inadequate testimony’ on campus antisemitism

LMarkoe in Forward · 8 Dec 2023

Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the university's president, Claudine Gay, during a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.

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Under fire, Harvard and UPenn presidents condemn calling for genocide of Jews

BCohen in Forward · 7 Dec 2023

The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have faced criticism and calls to resign after their responses to a question about calling for the genocide of Jews during a congressional hearing.

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As Harvard president, I am committed to tackling the pernicious antisemitism on our campus

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 28 Oct 2023

The president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, addresses the issue of antisemitism on campus in a speech.

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Harvard president, citing history and 'resurgence' of antisemitism, appoints advisers to help root it out

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 28 Oct 2023

Harvard University President Claudine Gay has acknowledged the long history of antisemitism at the institution and appointed a team of Jewish advisors to help fight against it.

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