Harvard receives support from Yale, Stanford

[riversedge]

Source: the hill


by Ashleigh Fields - 04/15/25 4:30 PM ET


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Representatives from both schools supported Harvard’s decision to reject the government’s demands to rid the institution of diversity, equity and inclusion policies amid other directives.

“Universities need to address legitimate criticisms with humility and openness. But the way to bring about constructive change is not by destroying the nation’s capacity for scientific research, or through the government taking command of a private institution,” Stanford President Jonathan Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez wrote in a Tuesday statement.

“Harvard’s objections to the letter it received are rooted in the American tradition of liberty, a tradition essential to our country’s universities, and worth defending,” the two added.

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its Cambridge campus chapter launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Saturday in an effort to block the removal of federal funds from Harvard over unfulfilled demands. ......................

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[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. This very good news. . . . .nt

[SheltieLover]

2. Let the games begin!

I'm betting heavily on Harvard lawyers to win big vs. dimwit's liars.

[ReRe]

3. Don't begin the games until

you hear Letitia James's pep talk!

[SupportSanity]

4. Yes. The key to all of this is to organize.

[Javaman]

5. funny you said that. I was talking to Mrs Java and said...

they need to form a coalition of universities. A block to counter everything the orange asshole shits out.

[Amaryllis]

8. ANd a coalition of Law Firms.

[hlthe2b]

6. Surprised at Stanford--which has seemingly turned pretty conservative in recent years... but good.

All these schools must stick together to fight this. I'm especially concerned for the state land grant universities.

[electric_blue68]

7. Good. TY Yale, and Standford.