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News and updates about Harvard University

Campus Antisemitism:

Harvard and Columbia's deep-rooted Jewish Problem

Harvard's "deliberate indifference" to campus antisemitism began long before October 7, 2023 and shows no signs of being corrected, while for the entire 21st century, Columbia University has been ground zero of academia's anti-Israel problem. Opinion.

Harvard and Columbia's deep-rooted Jewish Problem

Why are we not surprised?

Harvard’s new Jewish Problem

The percentage of Jews in Harvard was once 25%, but that number has gone down to 7% of undergraduates for next year. Op-ed.

Harvard’s new Jewish Problem

US Education Dept targets Harvard for failing Jewish students

US Department of Education opens probes into Harvard for antisemitic harassment of Jewish students and refusal to provide admissions data.

US Education Dept targets Harvard for failing Jewish students

Over campus antisemitism

Trump administration files lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department files a lawsuit accusing Harvard of discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students, seeking compliance with civil rights law and recovery of billions in federal funding.

Trump administration files lawsuit against Harvard

Report:

Jewish enrollment at Harvard falls to lowest level since WWII

A report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance says Jewish undergraduate enrollment at Harvard has fallen to about 7 percent in 2025, the lowest level since before World War II.

Jewish enrollment at Harvard falls to lowest level since WWII

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Judge rejects Harvard antisemitism suit by Israeli graduate

US judge dismisses Yoav Segev’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling he failed to prove “severe and pervasive harassment” or antisemitic intent in a 2023 campus assault during an anti-Israel protest.

Judge rejects Harvard antisemitism suit by Israeli graduate

14 US colleges receive F grades for antisemitism

New report from StopAntisemitism organization finds that nearly 40% of Jewish students hid their Jewish identity on campus, about 60% experienced antisemitism personally.

14 US colleges receive F grades for antisemitism

Antisemitism funding freeze

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

FBI probes 'intentional' bombing at Harvard Medical School

An explosion at Harvard Medical School is under FBI investigation. Police say it was intentional and release CCTV images of two suspects seen fleeing. No injuries reported.

FBI probes 'intentional' bombing at Harvard Medical School

Harvard magazine suspended for echoing Nazi rhetoric

Harvard conservative magazine 'Harvard Salient' shut down after publishing article laced with Nazi rhetoric.

Harvard magazine suspended for echoing Nazi rhetoric

Following antisemitism probe

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard

'Free speech concerns'

Judge blocks Trump bid to strip Harvard of $2.2 billion

Federal judge halts the Trump administration’s attempt to cut $2.2 billion in Harvard funding, ruling it used antisemitism as a “smokescreen” and violated free speech and academic freedom protections.

Judge blocks Trump bid to strip Harvard of $2.2 billion

Campus antisemitism

Report: Harvard, Trump administration close to settlement

Harvard is reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration to end investigations and restore federal funding, ending standoff over antisemitism probes, academic freedom, and the university’s refusal to meet demands.

Report: Harvard, Trump administration close to settlement

Over antisemitism

Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ

Trump administration refers Harvard to the DOJ over claims it failed to address antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.

Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ

Campus antisemitism:

Trump open to $500m settlement with Harvard

President Trump says his administration may accept $500 million from Harvard to end funding dispute tied to antisemitism and diversity policies.

Trump open to $500m settlement with Harvard

Campus antisemitism:

Harvard weighs $500m settlement

Harvard is reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration over alleged civil rights violations involving Jewish and Israeli students.

Harvard weighs $500m settlement

State Dep. investigates Harvard over exchange visitor program

US State Department investigating Harvard’s eligibility to sponsor international visitors under the Exchange Visitor Program, citing security and compliance concerns. Harvard says the move is retaliatory.

State Dep. investigates Harvard over exchange visitor program

Harvard battles Trump admin in court over funding freeze

Harvard and the Trump administration face off in court over a $2 billion funding freeze tied to alleged campus antisemitism. Harvard says the move endangers vital research and academic freedom.

Harvard battles Trump admin in court over funding freeze

Harvard sued by Jewish graduate over antisemitic assault

Jewish Harvard grad Yoav Segev sues Harvard University and its police, alleging the school failed to discipline students who assaulted him during an October 2023 protest.

Harvard sued by Jewish graduate over antisemitic assault

Trump vs. Harvard:

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

Trump administration intensifying its dispute with Harvard University, with the Department of Homeland Security set to issue subpoenas over alleged foreign student misconduct.

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Harvard University denies federal accusations of "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, stating it has taken steps to address the issue.

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Trump Admin

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

A letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber warns that unless the university implements immediate corrective measures to combat antisemitism, it risks losing all federal financial support and jeopardizing its relationship with the federal government.

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role.

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

Harvard alumni mobilize against Trump funding freeze

Over 12,000 Harvard alumni file an unprecedented amicus brief supporting their alma mater against the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze.

Harvard alumni mobilize against Trump funding freeze

Foreign student ban

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Harvard University expands its lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new proclamation banning new foreign students from the university. A judge temporarily blocks ban on US entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard.

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

'Radicalized Lunatics':

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

President Trump signs a proclamation suspending F, M, and J visas for new foreign students at Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's "demonstrated history of concerning foreign ties and radicalism."

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Federal judge extends temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

US President accuses Harvard of treating the US with "great disrespect" while suggesting cutting the percentage of foreign students by about half.

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

Trump admin moves to terminate all federal contracts with Harvard

Administration announces plans to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, amounting to approximately $100 million, after cutting billions in federal grants, over failure to combat antisemitism.

Trump admin moves to terminate all federal contracts with Harvard

Trump announces cut of $3 billion from 'very antisemitic' Harvard

US President says grant money cut from Harvard over antisemitism will be given to "trade schools" as Ivy League institution's losses in federal funding rise to over $5 billion.

Trump announces cut of $3 billion from 'very antisemitic' Harvard

Harvard wins temporary reprieve on student visa program

Federal court temporarily halts the Trump administration's attempt to cancel Harvard's student visa program, following a university lawsuit against the move.

Harvard wins temporary reprieve on student visa program

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US govt. informs Harvard all international students must find other schools or leave the US in latest escalation over Harvard's failures to confront antisemitism and discrimination at the school.

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Amid antisemitism concerns

Harvard President skips Senate hearing

Harvard President Alan Garber declines to testify at a Senate hearing on higher education issues. Committee Chair Sen. Cassidy expresses disappointment, noting concerns about "tolerance of antisemitism" on campus.

Harvard President skips Senate hearing

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard Divinity School graduate and prominent critic of campus antisemitism, settles lawsuit against Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Harvard President Alan Garber will take a 25% pay cut amid a $2.7 billion funding freeze from the Trump administration. Harvard alleges the government "blacklisted" them.

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

In an official letter to Harvard University, the Trump Administration revoked billions in federal funding for Harvard over the university's failure to use those funds for their intended purpose of benefiting the American public.

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

Campus antisemitism dispute:

Trump administration blocks new federal grants to Harvard

US Department of Education suspends new federal grants to Harvard University, citing alleged institutional failures.

Trump administration blocks new federal grants to Harvard

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax perks

President Trump vows to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, amid tensions over campus politics, federal funding, and free speech.

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax perks

Trump hints no more grants to Harvard: They are not behaving well

US President hints at halting federal grants to Harvard, citing concerns over the university's handling of speech, hiring, and recent pro-Palestinian Arab protests.

Trump hints no more grants to Harvard: They are not behaving well

Calls for sweeping reform

Harvard task force uncovers widespread antisemitism

Harvard’s antisemitism task force reveals a pervasive climate of hostility toward Jewish and Israeli students, driven by politicized instruction and rising intolerance.

Harvard task force uncovers widespread antisemitism

Trump blasts Harvard amid battle over federal funding freeze

US President intensifies his criticism of Harvard University, calling it a “Liberal mess” and “Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution,” as the school challenges a federal funding freeze imposed by his administration.

Trump blasts Harvard amid battle over federal funding freeze

White House rejects universities' criticism of interference

White House dismisses sharp criticism from over 100 US universities decrying alleged political interference in academia, following Harvard's legal challenge over federal funding threats.

White House rejects universities' criticism of interference

Harvard sues Trump administration over research funding freeze

Harvard University launches federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully halting billions in research funding to pressure the school into sweeping policy changes.

Harvard sues Trump administration over research funding freeze

Report:

Trump admin. furious with Harvard, to freeze another $1 billion

US government had planned to treat Harvard University more leniently than Columbia, but decided to come down harder on the school after Harvard published a letter the administration believed would be kept private, officials tell WSJ.

Trump admin. furious with Harvard, to freeze another $1 billion

Jewish Harvard students speak out against Trump funding threat

More than 100 Jewish students at Harvard denounce the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funding, arguing such measures misuse concerns about antisemitism and would damage the university community.

Jewish Harvard students speak out against Trump funding threat

Trump:

'Harvard is a disgrace, they're obviously antisemitic'

US President calls Harvard a “disgrace” and “antisemitic,” warns the university’s tax-exempt status is under legal scrutiny.

'Harvard is a disgrace, they're obviously antisemitic'

Trump must stick to his guns on Harvard sanctions

Trump is right to declare war on Harvard’s woke antisemites. They have declared war on Western civilization. Opinion

Trump must stick to his guns on Harvard sanctions

IRS reportedly weighs move to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status

The IRS is considering revoking Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, sources say, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to penalize the institution for resisting policy directives.

IRS reportedly weighs move to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status

Elise Stefanik:

'Not entitled to funds if you don't protect Jewish students'

NY Congresswoman defends Trump Administration's decision to freeze billions in federal funds to Harvard. 'We have a responsibility to be good stewards, to make sure that they are protecting Jewish students, and they have abjectively failed.'

'Not entitled to funds if you don't protect Jewish students'

Campus Antisemitism:

Harvard’s ‘resistance’ to Trump isn’t about academic freedom

The school would rather lose $9 billion in federal funding than offend the left and give up woke indoctrination policies that enable and encourage antisemitism. Opinion.

Harvard’s ‘resistance’ to Trump isn’t about academic freedom

White House Press Secretary:

'Trump would like to see Harvard apologize for the antisemitism'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump wants to see Harvard apologize for the antisemitism on its campus: The President has been clear, they must follow federal law.

'Trump would like to see Harvard apologize for the antisemitism'

Trump admin freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funding

US Department of Education freezes $2.3 billion in funding to Harvard University after the school pushed back on demands made by the government, including to clamp down on campus antisemitism.

Trump admin freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funding

Harvard refuses Trump Administration's demands

Ivy League institution claims demands made by the government, including demands to clamp down on campus antisemitism, are illegal, and it will not cooperate with them.

Harvard refuses Trump Administration's demands

Advisor to Trump envoy:

Palestinian billionaire resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

Bashar Masri, Adam Boehler's 'secret advisor' who is being sued by families of the victims of the Hamas who accuse him of knowingly providing substantial assistance to Hamas, has resigned from his on Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government's dean’s council.

Palestinian billionaire resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

Campus antisemitism probe:

Harvard seeks $750M loan amid funding review

Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of its financial strategy, following a review by the Trump administration of $9 billion in federal grants due to concerns over campus antisemitism.

Harvard seeks $750M loan amid funding review

Campus antisemitism probe:

Visas revoked for five Harvard students

Three current Harvard students and two recent graduates lose their visas as part of a broader US initiative targeting international students allegedly tied to pro-Palestinian Arab activism.

Visas revoked for five Harvard students

Campus antisemitism probe:

Trump sets conditions for Harvard to keep federal funding

Trump administration outlines conditions Harvard must meet to retain nearly $9 billion in federal funding amid an antisemitism investigation. The letter calls for structural reforms, restrictions on protests, and compliance with transparency laws.

Trump sets conditions for Harvard to keep federal funding

Report:

US pausing $200 million for Princeton, reviewing Harvard aid

After Columbia lost $400 million in federal funding, fellow Ivy League schools Harvard and Princeton face the loss of their federal funds as schools face scrutiny over failure to protect Jewish students and deal with antisemitism on campus.

US pausing $200 million for Princeton, reviewing Harvard aid

Billions at stake

Harvard faces federal scrutiny over antisemitism allegations

Trump administration launches a sweeping review of Harvard University’s federal contracts, potentially impacting billions in funding. The investigation follows similar actions against Columbia University and dozens of other institutions accused of antisemitism.

Harvard faces federal scrutiny over antisemitism allegations