Harvard Settles Two Antisemitism Lawsuits for Undisclosed Amount, Adopts IHRA Definition and Partners with Israeli University

Jan 21, 2025, 02:43 PM

Harvard University has reached settlements in two ongoing Title VI lawsuits that accused the institution of mishandling antisemitism on campus. The settlements were finalized on January 21, 2025, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the agreements, Harvard will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Association's definition of antisemitism and establish an official partnership with a university in Israel. This move is seen as a direct contradiction to the demands of pro-Palestine campus organizations. Additionally, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Fetterman have reintroduced legislation encouraging students to file Title VI complaints regarding antisemitism on college campuses, reflecting a growing concern about antisemitism in educational institutions as the new administration approaches.