Harvard faces backlash against push to hire conservative faculty

Harvard University is facing backlash from academics and racial activists for soliciting $10 million gifts to hire conservative faculty for "viewpoint diversity," according to recent reports.

Harvard faces backlash against push to hire conservative faculty

TL;DR

  • Harvard University is facing criticism.
  • The criticism stems from soliciting $10 million gifts.
  • These gifts are intended to hire conservative faculty.
  • The stated aim is to increase "viewpoint diversity."
  • Academics and racial activists are among those criticizing the move.