Challenges of Accountability and Divestment at Harvard University

This chapter explores the restrictions at Harvard Yard and past controversies involving Claudine Gay, emphasizing student perspectives on leadership and accountability. It addresses skepticism towards the Harvard president's response to student needs, particularly in relation to Palestine organizing, and delves into issues of anti-Semitism and power dynamics influenced by donors. The chapter highlights the challenges of advocating for divestment from the Harvard Endowment, discussing transparency issues, money's role in administrative decisions, and the importance of campus conversations on divestment despite political complexities.