Feds Threaten Harvard Accreditation Over Antisemitism

The Trump administration has formally notified the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard University could lose its accreditation due to alleged failures in addressing antisemitic harassment, violating federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal officials assert Harvard’s shortcomings put access to federal student aid and billions in grants at risk. The Department of Homeland Security has also subpoenaed data on Harvard’s international students, intensifying scrutiny. Harvard disputes the findings, claiming the federal investigation was insufficiently thorough, and is pursuing legal action. The move is part of a broader federal effort targeting elite universities, including Columbia, to enforce civil rights compliance. The accreditor has been urged by the government to ensure Harvard meets standards or face significant consequences.