Universities Take Action Against Antisemitism Amid Alumni Threats and Backlash

Over 1,600 Jewish alumni of Harvard University are threatening to withhold donations until the school takes action to address antisemitism on campus. The alumni, including high-profile figures like Bill Ackman and Leslie Wexner, are part of the newly formed Harvard College Jewish Alumni Association (HCJAA). They are calling for Harvard to recognize their association, ensure the protection of Jewish students, and adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The alumni's movement is growing, with similar campaigns starting at other universities. Philanthropy is a significant source of revenue for Harvard, accounting for 45% of its income last year.