Harvard Early Admissions Drop Amid Antisemitism Controversy

High-profile donors threaten funding withdrawal as university's handling of antisemitism sparks outrage.

Harvard University's early admission applications have dropped by 17%, the lowest in four years, amid ongoing controversy over the institution's handling of antisemitism on campus.
Harvard President Claudine Gay has faced calls for her resignation after she was accused of failing to adequately condemn antisemitism and anti-Israel protests on campus.
High-profile donors, including billionaires Bill Ackman and Ken Griffin, have threatened to withdraw their funding due to the university's handling of the situation.
Despite the controversy, the Harvard Corporation, the school's governing body, has reaffirmed its support for President Gay's continued leadership.
Harvard's handling of antisemitism on campus is currently the subject of an investigation by the Department of Justice.