Harvard Faces Funding Freeze Amid Bias Report Fallout

Harvard University President Alan Garber issued a formal apology after releasing two internal reports documenting widespread antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, especially following the October 7 Hamas attack and subsequent protests. The reports revealed that Jewish, Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian students felt unsafe, marginalized, or pressured to conceal their identities, with both sides reporting discrimination and fear of expressing their views. Institutional failures, including politicized instruction, social ostracism, and an activist echo chamber that limited viewpoint diversity, were highlighted. In response, Harvard committed to reviewing its admissions processes, academic offerings, and disciplinary policies to promote greater viewpoint diversity and civil discourse. The university's actions come as the Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in federal funding and demanded broader reforms. Critics remain skeptical whether Harvard's proposed changes will meet federal demands or sufficiently address campus polarization.