antisemitism, Harvard University

Harvard settles civil rights lawsuits over antisemitism on campus: ‘Upholding the rights of Jewish students’
The lawsuits came after Harvard faced fierce criticism over its handling of anti-Israel protests that erupted on campus amid the Israel-Hamas war. Jewish students alleged they were bullied, spat on, intimidated, threatened and subjected to verbal and physical harassment.
To settle lawsuits, Harvard says it will use debated definition of antisemitism
Critics say the definition Harvard adopted conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism and could chill pro-Palestinian speech.
Harvard Adopts a Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases
Many universities have been reluctant to embrace a definition that, among other things, considers some criticisms of Israel as antisemitic. The university’s decision was part of a lawsuit settlement.
Harvard’s Settlements of Lawsuits on Campus Antisemitism Are but Modest Steps Against an Entrenched Bigotry
The litigation piece of the effort to hold Harvard accountable is, fortunately, not yet over. The only non-anonymous plaintiff in the case, Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum, who spoke at the Republican National Convention and has repeatedly testified before Congress on the topic, is moving ahead with discovery in the case.
Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits
The university will now consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating complaints.
Harvard settles for being a little less antisemitic
Harvard University had to be dragged to court to make some small changes to prevent antisemitic outbursts on campus.
Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?
(THE CONVERSATION) As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism.
Harvard settles lawsuits over antisemitism on campus
Harvard University will provide additional protections for Jewish students under a settlement announced on Tuesday.
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After Settlements, Harvard Revamps Non-Discrimination Guidelines With Focus on Israel-Palestine Conflict
Harvard dramatically expanded its guidance for applying its Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures on ...
At Harvard Medical School, a lecture featuring Gazans is nixed over concerns of one-sidedness
The scrapped lecture is the latest controversy for Harvard in what has been a week of turmoil for the Ivy League institution.
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Harvard Medical School Canceled Lecture Featuring Patients From Gaza
Harvard Medical School canceled a lecture last week over concerns that plans for patients from the Gaza Strip to speak would give a one-sided view of the Israel-Hamas war, The Boston Globe reported.
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The Trump Effect — the Harvard Standard
A day after the 47th president is sworn in, the nation’s oldest university pledges to protect the campus from antisemitism.
Trump’s Plan to Crush the Academic Left
He hoped, he said, to see Donald Trump’s administration aggressively investigate Ivy League institutions that, according to ...
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George Mason University reckons with terror-supporting students on campus
There haven’t been a lot of terrorism cases on campuses around the country. Why is it that there are several at our ...
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All It Takes To Censor Speech at Harvard Is a Lawsuit
Most worryingly, with this move, Harvard has signaled that upset constituents — and outside groups backing them — can bring ...