Alan Garber
Federal Judge Hears Arguments in Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Suit
Attorneys representing six Jewish students in their antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard asked a federal judge to deny the University’s motion to dismiss because a jury trial is needed to investigate its alleged failure to combat antisemitism.
After Criticism, Harvard Will Standardize Fact-Finding Process for Disciplinary Cases
Harvard will standardize fact-finding procedures for disciplinary cases across the University after facing fierce blowback when students who participated in the pro-Palestine encampment faced different disciplinary charges depending on which school they attended.
Brian Lee, Harvard’s Chief Fundraising Officer, to Retire in December
Brian K. Lee, Harvard’s chief fundraising officer, will retire at the end of the year, the University announced on Wednesday.
28 House Republicans Slam Harvard’s Antisemitism Task Force Preliminary Report in Letter
Rep. Elise M. Stefanik ’06 (R-N.Y.), the foremost critic of Harvard in Congress, criticized the preliminary recommendations released by the University’s presidential task force on antisemitism in a letter signed by 27 other House Republicans.
Former Defense Department General Counsel Appointed Harvard’s Top Lawyer
Former U.S. Department of Defense General Counsel Jennifer M. O’Connor ’87 will serve as Harvard’s next top lawyer, the University announced Wednesday.
House Committee on China to Probe Harvard’s Handling of Anti-CCP Protest at HKS
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party launched a probe on Monday into Harvard's handling of an anti-CCP protest during a speech by Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng at the Harvard Kennedy School in April.
Harvard President Garber Visits Club of Madrid, Faces More Animal Rights Activists
A group of roughly 10 animal rights activists protested interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber outside a Harvard Club of Spain event in Madrid.
Harvard Task Forces Release First Recommendations on Antisemitism, Anti-Arab and Anti-Muslim Bias
Harvard’s presidential task forces to combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias released their first recommendations on Wednesday, urging the University to fund a visiting professorship in Palestinian studies for next spring and tackle a culture of exclusion and discrimination against both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel students.
Harvard Places 10 Graduate Students on Probation for Encampment Participation
The Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences placed 10 graduate students on probation for participating in the pro-Palestine encampment earlier this year.
Animal Rights Protester Charged with Three Felonies After Glitter Attack on Garber
The animal rights activist who dumped glitter on interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 during Alumni Day, pleaded not guilty to three counts of felony criminal charges on Monday.
6 House Committees Will Probe Harvard’s Federal Funding in Antisemitism Investigation
Six congressional committees will investigate Harvard’s federal funding as part of their House-wide probe into campus antisemitism, committee chairs wrote in a letter to Harvard leadership.
Interim President Garber Asks Alumni to Stick by Harvard Despite ‘Difficult Year’
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 had a speech prepared for Alumni Day about the University’s resilience after a year of nonstop turmoil on campus. But before Garber could begin speaking, an animal rights activist leaped onstage and doused him with gold glitter.
Co-Chairs of Harvard Legacy of Slavery Memorial Committee Slam University in Resignation Letter
The co-chairs of Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery memorial project committee slammed the University in their resignation letter, alleging that their timeline was rushed by administrators.
Animal Rights Protester Dumps Glitter on Harvard President Alan Garber Before Alumni Day Speech
An animal rights protester dumped a tube of gold glitter on interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 as he prepared to address attendees at Harvard Alumni Day.
Universities Nationwide Have Embraced Institutional Neutrality. How Does Harvard’s Report Stack Up?
Harvard released its long-awaited report from its Institutional Voice working group on Tuesday. The Crimson reviewed similar policies at other American universities to understand how Harvard’s report is different.
