Harvard and Penn Presidents Face Backlash Over Antisemitism Comments

Major donor threatens to withdraw $100 million gift from Penn, House Committee launches investigation into antisemitism at Harvard, Penn, and MIT

Harvard University President Claudine Gay has apologized for her comments during a congressional hearing on antisemitism, stating she should have more clearly condemned calls for violence against Jewish students.
Gay's comments during the hearing, in which she suggested that calls for the genocide of Jews could violate the university’s policies on harassment and bullying depending on the context, have sparked backlash and calls for her resignation.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is also facing calls to resign over similar comments made during the same hearing.
Major donor to Penn, Ross Stevens, has threatened to withdraw a gift valued at $100 million unless Magill is replaced due to the university's stance on antisemitism.
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has announced an investigation into antisemitism at Harvard, Penn, and MIT following the presidents' testimonies.