Antisemitism Investigation
On Harvard FAS Survey, Most Faculty Say There Is Not ‘Systemic Antisemitism’ on Campus
For the second year in a row, a majority of respondents to The Crimson’s annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey said they did not observe “systemic antisemitism” at Harvard.
Harvard Merges Gender Equity and Community Conduct Offices
Harvard announced Monday that it will combine its gender equity and nondiscrimination efforts under a new Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights, and Responsibilities in order to unify the University’s Title IX and Title VI compliance efforts.
HHS Refers Harvard Antisemitism Probe to DOJ, Saying Months of Talks Were ‘Fruitless’
The Department of Health and Human Services referred its antisemitism probe into Harvard to the Department of Justice for possible legal action on Wednesday after what it called “fruitless” talks with the University, according to a letter obtained by The Crimson.
Harvard Says HHS Findings Prove Trump Admin Should Have Used Title VI Process Before Axing Grants
After the Department of Health and Human Services issued findings accusing Harvard of violating civil rights law, the University said the notice proved the administration should have followed Title VI procedures before cutting its federal funding.
Trump Admin Issues Finding That Harvard Permitted Antisemitism in Violation of Civil Rights Law
The Trump administration formally accused Harvard on Monday of violating federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment, citing a series of antisemitic incidents and alleging administrative inaction.
After Communication Breakdown, Task Force on Antisemitism Will Not Meet With Boston This Week
Officials from the Department of Justice task force on antisemitism were set to meet with Boston city leadership on Wednesday, but without communication from Washington, a city official confirmed that the meeting is no longer scheduled for this week.
Harvard Medical School Submits Documents in Antisemitism Investigation
Harvard Medical School submitted documentation to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in cooperation with a Title VI antidiscrimination investigation into pro-Palestine student activism at the school’s 2024 commencement.
Kestenbaum Required to Hand Over Documents in Ongoing Lawsuit, Judge Rules
Harvard Divinity School graduate Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum will have to hand over a series of documents related to his ongoing Title VI lawsuit against Harvard, after a judge approved the University’s request to compel the production of documents on Wednesday.
As Antisemitism Lawsuit Drags On, Harvard Demands Kestenbaum’s Messages With Politicians
Harvard filed a motion on Friday to compel Harvard Divinity School graduate Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum, the lead plaintiff in an ongoing Title VI lawsuit, to turn over communications with politicians and messages from the “Harvard Pro-Israel WhatsApp group.”
Harvard Requested Kestenbaum Delete X Post Denouncing DEI Officer
Harvard requested Harvard Divinity School graduate Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum remove a critical social media post about Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Sherri A. Charleston.
Justice Department Task Force Will Visit Harvard To Investigate Antisemitism Allegations
The United States Department of Justice’s task force on antisemitism will visit Harvard and nine other colleges and universities to investigate antisemitism allegations, the department announced Friday.
HBS Task Forces Recommend Anti-Bias Training Updates, Applaud Non-Attribution Policy
Task forces to address antisemitism, Islamophobia, and free speech issues at Harvard Business School recommended policy updates and endorsed the school’s non-attribution rules in an update released last week, reporting a pervasive “feeling of invisibility” among Jewish, Arab, and Muslim students.
House Republicans Threaten Funding Cuts, Endowment Tax After Yearlong Antisemitism Probe
Top House Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), urged Congress to more aggressively enforce Title VI antidiscrimination provisions against universities and reiterated threats to strip federal research funding over allegations of antisemitism in a report released Thursday.
Trump Names Elise Stefanik ’06 as UN Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Rep. Elise M. Stefanik ’06 to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, elevating a longtime ally to one of the top foreign policy posts in his administration.
Why Donald Trump’s Return Could Spell Trouble for Harvard
Donald Trump’s victory will give Harvard officials plenty to worry about as they wait to see whether Republicans make good on their threats to cut federal funding for universities and raise taxes on endowments.
