Harvard University has become the first US university to reject demands from the Trump administration to cede control, following pro-Palestinian protests. The school faced a $2.3bn funding freeze after President Alan Garber publicly denounced the government's attempts to control the university's governance and values. The Trump administration's demands included reforming governance and discontinuing diversity programs, citing a crackdown on alleged anti-Semitism amidst campus protests. Garber asserted that the interference is unprecedented and that educational institutions should remain independent from government dictates regarding academic freedom and student admissions.
Harvard's rejection of the Trump administration's demands emphasizes the university's commitment to its values as a private institution dedicated to academic freedom.
The funding freeze came after months of protests against perceived anti-Semitism linked to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses, highlighting the ongoing tensions in higher education.
In a public letter, Harvard President Alan Garber stated that the administration's interference in university governance is unprecedented and undermines academic independence.
Garber affirmed that no government should dictate private universities' academic inquiries, hiring practices, or admissions policies, regardless of political affiliation.
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