Harvard University is actively confronting issues of academic freedom and the impact of former President Claudine Gay's resignation. Interim President Alan M. Garber has committed to addressing antisemitism on campus, highlighting concerns about self-censorship amidst anti-Israel sentiment. The Harvard Divinity School's DEI office organized a 'Gathering to Breathe and Heal' to help students grieve Gay's resignation. Garber, who will not revert to his provost role after a new president is chosen, has not disclosed if he will seek the presidency. The Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard, reported by Tilly R. Robinson and @neilhshah15, proposed principles to protect controversial speech against external influence. In addition, Jewish undergraduates have established the Harvard Forward-Thinking Jewish Union, as reported by @carolinehsu_, to encourage dialogue on Zionism and Jewish campus life.
BREAKING: The @Columbia University Faculty Senate has passed a new resolution on academic freedom that endorses the principle of institutional neutrality as envisioned by the Kalven Report: “The University and its leaders should refrain from taking political positions in their… https://t.co/4ny9zGR0sv
Around a dozen Jewish undergraduates formed the Harvard Forward-Thinking Jewish Union last semester to create a space for students to engage in discussions questioning Zionism and Jewish life on campus. @carolinehsu_ reports. https://t.co/o2nk0QvTFN
A statement released today by the Council of Academic Freedom at Harvard (@cafharvard). Reported by @thecrimson: https://t.co/YTSz7wvlgM The Freedoms of a University A university has two great obligations to society: to foster the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and…
The Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard said the University ought to resist outside influence and recommit to a defense of controversial speech in a proposed statement of principles released Thursday. Tilly R. Robinson and @neilhshah15 report. https://t.co/zDKUuhdBVn
"Harvard Hosts ‘Gathering To Breathe And Heal’ Event To Help Students Grieve Claudine Gay’s Ouster" Grieving for the weak, the cheats and the mediocre is a sure sign that our society is in trouble. https://t.co/I9McRcNQC4 https://t.co/8EAFJHuDpe
Feeling very proud of the Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard (@cafharvard) & our new statement, which @harvard should adopt. Here's a bit: "Every member of the academic community should be free from fear of reprisal for positions they defend, questions they ask, or ideas…
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber Slams ‘Pernicious’ Campus Antisemitism https://t.co/lX3KsCmsn8 via @mikelachance33
The editors of the Harvard crimson admit Harvard has faults, but argue it must “correct the record” and defend itself. The first step is to downplay the influence of DEI on the campus: https://t.co/0thNpDVidC
When Harvard students left campus for break, the student body was divided. With fierce disagreement over the Israel-Hamas war and former President Claudine Gay, rifts grew under the national spotlight. @mnamponsah & @joycekim324 report. https://t.co/6qEUoM4WDo
Interim Harvard President Alan Garber said he will not return to the provost role after the University appoints Claudine Gay’s permanent successor but declined to say whether he would be a candidate in the search. @HaidarEmma and @cam_kettles report. https://t.co/9TZjJWyu9a
A Harvard DEI office hosted a “Gathering to Breathe and Heal” event for students to grieve the resignation of Claudine Gay. “For this gathering, we will create a space for us to discuss and process the departure of our former president, Claudine Gay.” https://t.co/MkR1p7k8zZ
The Harvard Divinity School’s DEI office hosted a “Gathering to Breathe and Heal” event today to help students grieve the resignation of disgraced former President Claudine Gay. My latest: https://t.co/MkR1p7k8zZ
Harvard President Alan Garber pledged to tackle “pernicious” antisemitism on campus, saying he is most concerned about self-censorship in the face of anti-Israel attacks. @HaidarEmma and @cam_kettles report. https://t.co/Xfjsa4u4OO