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2026-02-07 04:30:42

Pentagon Cuts Ties with Harvard Over Woke Ideology

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ends all military training and fellowships with Harvard, labeling it "woke." This marks the Trump administration's latest escalation against the Ivy League school, alleging it promotes anti-American activism and leftist ideology. read more

2025-04-04 07:10:06

Trump Targets Harvard and Brown for Alleged Antisemitism, Freezes Grants

The US government is pressuring Brown and Harvard Universities for alleged antisemitism, threatening their federal funding unless they ban masks and DEI programs. Critics argue this move jeopardizes academic freedom. Trump's administration targets universities over pro-Palestinian protests. read more

2025-03-28 00:10:45

Russian Scientist Detained by ICE Sparks Concerns Over Immigration Policies

Russian scientist Kseniya Petrova from Harvard Medical School was detained by ICE at Boston airport, facing deportation to Russia. Colleagues fear political persecution, highlighting recent cases of detained foreign scholars and Palestinian solidarity activists. read more

2025-03-10 21:50:02

Harvard Imposes Hiring Freeze Amid Trump Administration Funding Cuts

Harvard University initiates a hiring freeze due to financial uncertainties after the Trump administration cuts $400 million in grants from Columbia University following pro-Palestinian protests. The administration's focus on antisemitism and Zionism in universities is in question. read more

2025-01-22 02:40:03

Harvard University settles Title VI lawsuits over campus antisemitism

Harvard University settles Title VI lawsuits related to antisemitism, agreeing to adopt a controversial definition of anti-Semitism. Settlement closed two suits accusing the Ivy League school of insufficiently addressing anti-Semitism on campus. Trump threatened to defund schools promoting "antisemitic propaganda." read more

2024-10-25 21:40:04

Harvard Faculty Banned After Silent Protest in Library Dispute

Harvard faculty members were banned from the campus library for two weeks following a silent 'study-in' protest in support of suspended pro-Palestinian students. The university's decision stemmed from disruptions caused by the protest, as the institution faced ongoing debates on Israel-Hamas tensions. read more

2024-05-24 22:10:04

Shruthi Kumar criticizes Harvard University's response to Gaza protests in her senior English address, supporting 13 students barred from graduating. Over 1,000 students staged a walkout in solidarity, waving Palestinian flags. Maria Ressa warns against silencing student protesters, highlighting tensions at universities. read more

2024-05-15 01:10:11

Harvard pro-Palestine student protesters agree to end encampment after negotiations with the university, focusing on divestment strategy. The agreement includes reinstating 22 students and a meeting with university leadership. Different U.S. universities handle protests with varied approaches, from negotiations to calling riot police. read more