Harvard University, led by President Alan Garber, has decided to reject federal demands related to its handling of antisemitism on campus, putting its $9 billion federal funding at risk. This decision contrasts with Columbia University, which complied with similar demands. The federal government has requested various reforms, including scrutiny of programs perceived as fostering antisemitic sentiments and the management of ideological diversity. Garber criticized these demands as not constructive, asserting that the government is not genuinely interested in collaborative solutions to antisemitism issues at the university.
Mr. Garber's decision comes two weeks after the administration launched a review of $9 billion in grants and contracts issued by the federal government to Harvard.
The proposed changes include banning masking during protests, enforcing existing disciplinary policies, and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, among others.
The government also directed Harvard to monitor and manage the 'viewpoint diversity' of the student body and the faculty, among other additional demands.
Mr. Garber, however, derided the proposal as an indication that the government's 'intention is not to work with us to address antisemitism in a cooperative and constructive manner.'
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