Harvard President Calls for Communication Overhaul

Harvard University President Alan M. Garber has urged faculty to reconsider the university's communications strategy following the Republican Party's electoral victories, which he views as indicative of a growing anti-elitist sentiment in America. During a closed-door Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting, Garber expressed concerns about bipartisan frustrations with Harvard, emphasizing that the criticisms contain valid points. He described the current political climate as the greatest threat to the institution in recent memory and highlighted the need for the university to engage with public criticism with 'empathy and humility.' Although Garber did not specify how the university would revise its messaging, he indicated a desire for a diplomatic approach with the incoming administration. Harvard spokesperson Jason A. Newton confirmed the university's commitment to maintaining dialogue with federal lawmakers but refrained from discussing specific details from the meeting. The discussions come amidst concerns over potential legislative actions targeting the university's endowment.