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Harvard Sees 21% Rise in Disability Accommodations

12/13/2025

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Students Seek Accommodations

Harvard University reports that 21% of students received disability accommodations last year.
The rise has grown by more than 15 percentage points over the past decade.
Stanford University reports even higher rates of disability accommodations.
Critics warn that some students may exploit the system for academic advantages.
Others emphasize recognizing mental health needs.

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Harvard Faces Backlash

Harvard University faces backlash after dismissing Mary T. Bassett, director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights.
Over 400 affiliates signed a petition for her reinstatement, raising concerns about academic freedom and alleging politically motivated terminations related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The Trump administration previously pressured Harvard over antisemitism allegations, prompting audits of its centers.
In response, Harvard shifted the FXB Center's focus to children's health, which some critics see as a diversion from human rights issues.

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Students Seek Accommodations

Harvard University reports that 21% of students received disability accommodations last year.
The rise has grown by more than 15 percentage points over the past decade.
Stanford University reports even higher rates of disability accommodations.
Critics warn that some students may exploit the system for academic advantages.
Others emphasize recognizing mental health needs.

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