Bill Ackman’s Campaign Against Harvard Followed Years of Resentment
Billionaire investor William Ackman has been involved in a two-month controversy over the position of Harvard University’s President, Claudine Gay. Ackman, a Harvard alumnus and major donor, has publicly criticized the university’s handling of antisemitic incidents and university responses to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Despite his efforts, Harvard’s board recently announced that Gay, the university’s first black president, would remain in her role. Ackman has previously had disputes with the university over disregarded advice and unheeded suggestions. His approach has drawn both support and criticism, with some applauding his campaign against antisemitism and others decrying the influence of wealthy alumni on educational institutions.
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