The Biden administration is negotiating hefty fines from Harvard and other universities as part of settlements to address campus antisemitism. This approach follows a precedent set by a deal with Columbia University, which included a $200 million penalty and mandated reforms in hiring practices and admissions. The aim is to restore federal funding and implement oversight measures while maintaining academic autonomy. Financial penalties are a significant shift in how federal investigations into university conduct have historically been resolved, typically avoiding such fines before this administration's initiative.
The Biden administration is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities to end investigations into campus antisemitism, mirroring a deal with Columbia University.
Columbia's settlement included a $200 million fine, required merit-based hiring and admissions, and mandates hiring more Jewish studies faculty while under independent monitoring.
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