Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences made a bold move by overwhelmingly voting to reinstate 13 seniors who were initially barred from graduating due to their involvement in a pro-Palestine encampment. The vote, seen as a sharp rebuke of the Harvard College Administrative Board’s decision, emphasized the faculty’s authority in disciplinary matters. Despite objections from some faculty members, the decision highlighted a divide over the handling of student protests and the balance between academic freedom and university policies.
The faculty’s action now awaits approval from Harvard’s governing boards, signaling a potential showdown between the academic community and administrative leadership. This development underscores broader discussions about academic autonomy, student activism, and institutional responses to contentious issues on college campuses. Read more