A University Divided: Harvard's Struggle with Campus Bias

Reports reveal that Jewish and Muslim students at Harvard faced bigotry amid campus protests. Under pressure from Trump's administration, Harvard examined antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias, pledging to improve dialogue and diversity. The report highlighted the need for changes in admission and disciplinary processes and increased focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Jewish and Muslim students at Harvard University experienced significant bigotry and abuse during last year's campus protests, according to two comprehensive reports released on Tuesday. Many students felt alienated due to their political beliefs, with reports detailing intense scrutiny from the Trump administration over allegations of antisemitism and leftist bias.

Harvard President Alan Garber emphasized the need for improved dialogue among diverse backgrounds, as the university commits to reviewing admissions, curriculum, and disciplinary procedures. Plans for researching antisemitism and a detailed historical analysis of Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians at Harvard have been initiated as part of this effort.

The reports revealed that a significant percentage of Muslim and Jewish respondents did not feel safe on campus, highlighting a broader issue of campus culture. Proposed solutions include promoting 'viewpoint diversity' and addressing allegations of antisemitism and anti-Muslim sentiment across academia, underscoring a need for systemic change.

(With inputs from agencies.)