Harvard University has defied the Trump administration's demands for extensive changes to its governance, admissions, and hiring practices in response to threats of losing federal funding. The university's administrators emphasized their commitment to combating antisemitism while maintaining dialogues on community experiences. Despite mounting pressure, Harvard asserted it would not comply with requests that exceed lawful authority, setting a new precedent as the first elite institution to publicly resist such governmental encroachments. The administration's review of $9 billion tied to contracts and grants with Harvard reflects broader efforts to reshape higher education policy.
Harvard University officials on Monday rejected Trump administration demands to make sweeping changes to its governance, admissions and hiring practices, marking a significant stance against federal pressures.
Harvard will continue to combat antisemitism, stating it remains open to dialogue about community experiences but cannot comply with demands outside lawful authority.
The Trump administration has threatened billions in federal funding at several universities, pushing for changes to diversity programs and policies regarding transgender athletes.
With $9 billion in contracts and grants at stake, Harvard has become a frontline institution in the battle against government overreach into higher education policies.
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