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President Trump has secured over $1.2 billion in settlements from top institutions and firms, including a potential $500 million deal with Harvard over civil rights and DEI policies, reflecting a broader strategy of leveraging legal and financial pressure on America's elite sectors to align with his political and cultural agenda.
Donors and influential figures are expressing concern over the rise of antisemitism on Ivy League campuses, criticizing the universities for prioritizing issues like microaggressions while allowing students to call for the elimination of Israel. Some donors have decided to withhold funding, while others are demanding accountability and transparency regarding the students involved in antisemitic protests. The article argues that employers should reconsider hiring graduates from these elite institutions and instead focus on graduates from other universities who align with American values and have a strong work ethic. The author suggests that by changing hiring practices, the influence and power of these institutions can be diminished, leading to necessary change.
A new analysis from Opportunity Insights, a group of economists at Harvard University, reveals that Ivy League colleges and other elite institutions admit children from the top 1% of U.S. income earners at more than twice the rate of students from any other income group with similar SAT or ACT scores. Middle-class students with high academic performance are among the least likely to gain admission to these prestigious colleges. The study suggests that these institutions could increase socioeconomic diversity by ending legacy admissions and considering non-academic qualities that account for privilege. The findings highlight the perpetuation of privilege across generations and the limited opportunities for middle-income students to rise to leadership positions.