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Harvard Law School Students Pass Referendum Urging University To Divest From Israel (www.thecrimson.com)

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The Harvard Law School student body voted on Thursday to call on the University to divest from Israel — delivering a decisive endorsement of language that Law School administrators harshly criticized before it went up for a vote.

The resolution, which called on Harvard to “divest from weapons, surveillance technology, and other companies aiding violations of international humanitarian law, including Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its ongoing illegal occupation of Palestine,” passed with 72.7 percent of votes in favor, with 842 students participating. Nearly 2,000 students attend HLS.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Countdown until Trump kills Harvard's federal funding in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

[–] Sprocketfree 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Feel like a private university shouldn't be getting federal funding.. 🤔Plus they have a shit ton of cash I believe

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

In fiscal year 2024, Harvard received $686 million from federal agencies, accounting for 66% of its total sponsored research expenditures and 11% of the University's operating revenue.

Source: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/1/31/harvard-funding-threat/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Not having read the article you provided, I'll just throw this out there: they have 53 billion "in the bank"

https://www.harvard.edu/about/endowment/

Also we're seeing headlines where Harvard is going to provide free tuition to families who make less than $200k

[–] Sprocketfree 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ahh right research grants. I was thinking more along the lines of facilities fees. Good call out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

It's very sad to see my friend. My thoughts are with all those affected by these events. If 60% of Americans really are living pay check to pay check, then the country is on a the edge of a disaster or exploitation.

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