Harvard Loses Support from Major Donor Ken Griffin Over Handling of Antisemitism

Griffin, who has donated over $500 million, criticizes university for producing 'whiny snowflakes' instead of leaders

Ken Griffin, billionaire hedge fund manager and Harvard University's largest donor, has announced he will stop donating to the institution due to its handling of antisemitism on campus.
Griffin, who has donated more than $500 million to Harvard, criticized the university for producing 'whiny snowflakes' instead of future leaders and problem solvers.
Griffin's decision follows a string of wealthy donors who have halted donations amid controversy over the university's response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Griffin's announcement could have major financial implications for Harvard, which is already struggling to contain a wave of donor backlash.
Griffin is the second Harvard megadonor to pause donations, following billionaire philanthropist Leonard V. Blavatnik who also halted further donations to the University late last year.