Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
- Harvard University released two internal reports on Tuesday addressing antisemitism and anti-Arab bias on its campus following last spring's pro-Palestinian protests.
- The reports were commissioned after complaints about bias, safety concerns, and feelings of silencing among Jewish, Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian community members.
- The over 500-page reports recommend policy changes including hiring counselors experienced with Middle Eastern students, revising admissions, expanding academic offerings, and requiring antisemitism training.
- Harvard President Alan Garber pledged to "redouble efforts" to foster intellectual openness and will not yield to federal demands linked to a $2.2 billion funding freeze amid a legal battle.
- The reports and reforms highlight ongoing campus divisions and suggest Harvard will adjust admissions, hiring, and academic programs while facing federal scrutiny over diversity and campus activism.
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Harvard students faced antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias; varsity president apologises
Harvard University President Alan Garber apologised following the release of internal reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim prejudice on the campus of America's oldest institution. This report on prejudice at Harvard's campus has testimony from students who discussed feeling "alienated" and "pressured", at times by educators.

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