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Harvard Professors Pledge Salaries Amid Funding Cuts, Antisemitism Rise

5/2/2025

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Professors Support Diversity

Harvard University is revamping its diversity office as the Trump administration halts over $2 billion in research grants. In a show of solidarity, 83 tenured professors have committed 10% of their salaries to aid the university's legal fight. Similarly, George Washington University is treading carefully to safeguard federal funding while tackling rising antisemitism on campus.

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University Faces Funding Cuts

The University of Pennsylvania is reeling from a staggering $175 million funding cut linked to alleged Title IX violations affecting seven schools. This drastic measure reflects a growing federal crackdown on universities, particularly under Trump, aimed at DEI policies and accusations of antisemitism. Experts caution that such actions jeopardize academic freedom and threaten vital research funding.

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Historical Context

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania's recent funding challenges reflect a broader trend of federal scrutiny on higher education, particularly regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This echoes the Trump administration's previous actions against universities perceived as promoting "political correctness." Such moves threaten academic freedom and research funding, reminiscent of past governmental interventions in education during periods of political polarization.

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Professors Support Diversity

Harvard University is revamping its diversity office as the Trump administration halts over $2 billion in research grants. In a show of solidarity, 83 tenured professors have committed 10% of their salaries to aid the university's legal fight. Similarly, George Washington University is treading carefully to safeguard federal funding while tackling rising antisemitism on campus.

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