Government cuts billions in Harvard funds after university defies demands

a year ago

The US education department is freezing $2.3bn in federal funds to Harvard University due to non-compliance with demands to crack down on antisemitism and alleged civil rights violations.
Harvard has been asked to implement 'merit-based' admissions, conduct an audit on diversity views, ban face masks (targeting pro-Palestinian protesters), and close diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Harvard's president, Alan Garber, refused to comply, stating that no government should dictate university policies, calling the demands a political ploy.
Alumni and the American Association of University Professors have protested and filed a lawsuit, arguing the funding cuts violate academic freedom and proper legal procedures.

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