President Trump's antisemitism task force is pressuring Harvard to eliminate DEI and affirmative action, implement third-party oversight, and disclose international students' identities. An insider suggested that significant leadership changes, including the potential resignation of President Alan Garber, are necessary for negotiations to resume. Columbia University faced similar demands and experienced leadership turnover. Despite cuts of about $100 million announced by the administration, Garber remains steadfast against the demands. The task force presented a list of ten requirements for Harvard to maintain favorable relations with the administration.
"We would love Harvard to come back to the negotiating table, but I think there are definitely factors at play that are preventing that..."
"Harvard is, in effect, a business, and like any business you have a CEO - in this case [Harvard president Alan] Garber..."
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