Samuel Graham-Felsen, a Harvard alumnus, shifted from not donating for two decades to contributing after the Trump administration's threats against the university. His donation was partly a protest against the government's demands for auditing professors and reporting students, which he and others opposed. Graham-Felsen's $108 donation underscores a broader alumni response to perceived injustices towards Harvard, especially concerning antisemitism claims. His stance echoes a sentiment among some alumni who are now motivated to support the university in its defiance against political pressures.
"The more Trump punishes Harvard financially, the more I will donate," said Samuel Graham-Felsen, highlighting a change in alumni sentiment following governmental actions against the university.
"Why should I be giving to this place that has billions of dollars?" Graham-Felsen's previous stance reflects a common view among many alumni regarding elite institutions.
"It is not clear how many people have donated to Harvard this week...but I have many friends who sent donations this week," illustrating a shift in alumni response.
"The Trump administration...targeting Harvard because it has not done enough to combat antisemitism. That did not sit well with Graham-Felsen, a Jewish alumnus."
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