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Harvard antisemitism has become less overt, more ‘insidious,’ faculty claim in open letter

Though Jewish and non-Jewish faculty claim antisemitism has gone more underground at Harvard, Jewish students continue to report incidents and feel compelled to hide their identities.

A student stands and whistles while holding his cap with the words 'End The Occupation' during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2024.
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People take part in a protest and march gathering at Times Square to oppose the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran in New York City on March 13, 2026.

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Trump: Harvard is antisemitic and far-Left, foreign students want to rip apart US

"The place is a liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake anger and hate," said Trump.

Pro-Palestinian supporters gather at Harvard University to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza at a rally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 14, 2023.

Harvard 'will not compromise' in lawsuit against Trump administration, president says

In an interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Garber noted that antisemitism on his campus was a "real problem," but that freezing funding was not the answer.

 Interim president Alan Garber waits for the the honorary degree recipients to assemble for a group photograph before the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 23, 2024.

Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown

Signatories of the letter included current and former leaders of synagogues and Jewish organizations across the denominational spectrum.

 To create a pre-recorded online service, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, center, and musicians and singers from Mishkan Chicago recorded the songs and prayers of the High Holidays in August 2020.

US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies

Presidents of over 100 institutions criticized what is described as "the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education."

US President Donald Trump leads a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, April 10, 2025

Harvard University sues Trump administration

The lawsuit charged that the administration exceeded its statutory and constitutional authority when it engaged in arbitrary and capricious threats of withholding grants.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

This comes after the Trump administration announced it would freeze $2.3 billion in funds for the Ivy League university.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Harvard issues shelter in place advisory after gunshots heard near campus

The Harvard Square MBTA station was shut down for three hours following the shooting.

 A sign points the way to the Harvard College Admissions Visitors Center at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 6, 2023.

Harvard says Trump admin. is doubling down on demands after sending letter

The Trump administration "appears to have doubled down on those demands through its deeds in recent days," a Harvard spokesperson said.

 U.S. President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025.

Trump admin. letter to Harvard outlining demands for hiring and admissions mistakenly sent - NYT

Comes as administration freezes $2.2 billion dollars in federal funding and threatens the university’s tax-exempt status.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

Trump's administration said it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.