Billionaire Blavatnik Halts Harvard Donations Amid Controversies

Billionaire Len Blavatnik and his family foundation have suspended their donations to Harvard University due to what they perceive as rampant antisemitism on campus. Blavatnik, an alumnus of Harvard Business School, has donated at least $270 million to the university, with a significant portion benefiting the medical school. Other prominent donors, including Les Wexner and Bill Ackman, have also paused their contributions to Harvard over similar concerns. The university is facing scrutiny for its handling of antisemitism allegations and a separate plagiarism scandal involving President Claudine Gay. The US government is considering potential repercussions, and Harvard is now under investigation by the Department of Education for potential civil rights violations against Jewish students.