Harvard Creates Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia

College leaders have struggled to define the line where political speech crosses into harassment and discrimination, with both Jewish and Arab students raising concerns.

Tension Between Free Speech and Inclusivity on College Campuses Simmers

On college campuses, a newer version of free speech is emerging as young generations redraw the line where expression crosses into harm.

Lawsuit Filed Against Harvard, Accusing It of Violating the Civil Rights of Jewish Students

The lawsuit alleges that the university tolerated Jewish students being harassed, assaulted and intimidated — behavior that has intensified since the Oct. 7 attack.

Harvard President Resigns Amid Plagiarism Claims, Antisemitism Testimony Backlash

Following the congressional hearing, Gay’s academic career came under intense scrutiny by conservative activists who unearthed instances of alleged plagiarism.

Harvard Board Keeps President as Leader of School Following Antisemitism Backlash

A petition signed by more than 600 faculty members had asked the school’s governing body to keep president Claudine Gay in charge.

UPenn President, Board Chair Resign as Antisemitism Testimony Draws Backlash

Calls for Liz Magill’s firing exploded after testimony last week in a U.S. House committee on antisemitism on college campuses, where she appeared with the presidents of Harvard University and MIT.

Harvard President Apologizes for Remarks on Antisemitism As Pressure Mounts

She said she got caught up in a heated exchange at the House committee hearing and failed to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students.

Ivy League Presidents Reckon With Swift Backlash to Remarks on Campus Antisemitism

The blowback centered on a line of questioning from Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., who repeatedly asked whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” would violate codes of conduct.