Harvard resisted Trump’s pressure. It also made reforms on antisemitism, free speech.

What happened: Harvard faced lawsuits and investigations over alleged antisemitism, resisted Trump administration pressure, and made reforms on antisemitism and free speech. A federal judge dismissed the government's antisemitism lawsuit. Key numbers: Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023 killed 1,200 Israelis and took about 250 captive. Why it matters: The changes reflect some concerns Trump raised, while Harvard avoided capitulating in court. Polling and interviews suggest a campus safer for open debate, and some skeptical donors have returned.

Harvard faced lawsuits and investigations over alleged antisemitism, resisted Trump administration pressure, and made reforms on antisemitism and free speech. A federal judge dismissed the government's antisemitism lawsuit.

The changes reflect some concerns Trump raised, while Harvard avoided capitulating in court. Polling and interviews suggest a campus safer for open debate, and some skeptical donors have returned.