The Trump administration announced Monday the launch of two new investigations into Harvard University. This action represents a further escalation in the administration’s scrutiny of the Cambridge-based Ivy League school and other top U.S. universities.
The probes will focus on allegations of antisemitism on campus and racially discriminatory admissions practices. Washington intends to pressure Harvard into reshaping its current policies through these inquiries.
Specifically, the investigations will examine whether Harvard utilizes race-based preferences during its admissions process. This marks the latest effort by the administration to address concerns regarding fairness and equity in higher education.