Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences has disbanded its diversity offices, reportedly prompted by President Donald Trump's federal funding freeze, and replaced them with an Office for Academic Culture and Community. On July 9, several websites supporting LGBTQ+ students and women were removed from the university's online resources, consolidating their functions under the new office's umbrella. This change faced backlash from the alumni group Crimson Courage, which urged the reinstatement of diversity initiatives to ensure inclusion. A White House official supported the decision as a positive shift in alignment with the federal government's stance.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University ceased its diversity offices and established an Office for Academic Culture and Community, aligning with federal mandates.
On July 9, various websites supporting LGBTQ+ students and other minority groups were removed, redirecting to the new Office of Culture and Community.
Crimson Courage, an alumni group, urged Harvard's President to restore dismantled diversity initiatives to ensure student safety and support for all backgrounds.
A White House official described Harvard's changes as a 'goodwill gesture' and expressed approval of the university's alignment with federal policies on DEI.
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