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The Trump administration has unveiled new steps to target federal funding to Harvard University, cutting off all new federal research grants unless the elite school enacts political policy changes amid a broader national clash over academic freedom,
Alan Garber became a hero to liberals after Harvard resisted the federal government. At the same time, he is trying to remake campus culture in ways the Trump administration might appreciate.
Bill Ackman rattled off a list of concerns over how his alma mater Harvard University has handled the conflict with President Donald Trump, arguing it needs a change in board leadership.
Harvard University has responded to threats from the Education Department to halt grant funding to the Ivy League school
The dispute between the Trump administration and Harvard centers primarily on the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, commonly known as DEI programs. These institutional policies have become a focal point of disagreement between federal authorities and university leadership.
As Harvard University students hunker down for spring semester finals, dozens of students rallied on campus on Tuesday urging the school’s leadership to hold firm in their fight with the Trump administration.
At the center of Ackman's critique is Penny Pritzker, the current leader of Harvard Corporation. Ackman has accused Pritzker of mismanaging the university, citing her inability to address the aforementioned issues effectively. He believes that her leadership has been characterized by a lack of vision and a failure to implement necessary reforms.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a scathing letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, slamming the school and saying they will not get future federal grants.
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