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Education Dept. Pressures Harvard on Antisemitism and Due Process

4/18/2025

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The Department of Education is urging Ivy League institutions, especially Harvard, to tackle antisemitism and enhance due process in Title IX cases. Harvard's president has resisted federal pressure, while Hillsdale College stands out as a model by rejecting federal funds. Ongoing lawsuits reveal that many colleges continue to grapple with ensuring fair treatment in misconduct allegations.

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The Department of Education is urging Ivy League institutions, especially Harvard, to tackle antisemitism and enhance due process in Title IX cases. Harvard's president has resisted federal pressure, while Hillsdale College stands out as a model by rejecting federal funds. Ongoing lawsuits reveal that many colleges continue to grapple with ensuring fair treatment in misconduct allegations.