Harvard University is undergoing leadership changes in its Center for Middle Eastern Studies, with both the director and associate director resigning amid criticisms from alumni about anti-Israel bias. The university is under pressure from the Trump administration to address antisemitism on campus. Faculty members believe the directors felt forced out following these external pressures. As Harvard navigates these challenges, the dean has called for a focus on increasing intellectual diversity within programs, reflecting a growing demand for both diversity and conservative viewpoints on campus.
Harvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies is losing its director and associate director amid growing pressure from the Trump administration over accusations of antisemitism and bias.
Faculty members believe that the departures of Kafadar and Bsheer stemmed from external pressures, particularly criticism from alumni regarding the center's perceived anti-Israel stance.
The leadership changes come as Harvard faces scrutiny over its response to antisemitism allegations and calls from Republicans to include more conservative perspectives on campus.
The pressure on Harvard has increased, with the dean requesting center heads to outline changes to promote intellectual diversity in their programs and seminars.
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