Harvard's Entitlement: Billion-Dollar Request from Taxpayers
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Posted 6 days ago
**Milking the System: Harvard's Request for Billions Despite $53 Billion Endowment**
In a stunning display of entitlement, Harvard University, with an endowment surpassing $53 billion, is seeking an additional $9 billion in federal funding.
This paradox raises serious questions about the priorities of one of the nation's wealthiest institutions.
Rather than focus on merit-based hiring and promoting a diverse range of viewpoints, Harvard has opted to engage in legal battles against the Trump administration's reasonable requests for reform.
The Trump administration had called for measures such as reinstating meritocracy in admissions and hiring processes, as well as abolishing divisive practices like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
These reforms aren't radical; they align with the core values of fairness and accountability.
Instead, Harvard's administration, led by President Alan Garber, has dismissed these requests, insisting that no government—regardless of political affiliation—should dictate how private universities operate.
However, this rhetoric overlooks the fact that by accepting substantial federal funding, universities like Harvard willingly enter a social contract that includes oversight and accountability.
Harvard's refusal to implement necessary reforms raises concerns about the integrity and direction of higher education in America.
The emphasis on maintaining the status quo, despite overwhelming financial resources, signals a troubling detachment from the realities faced by average Americans.
Investments under Obama's administration and prior have created a culture of dependency rather than innovation, with Harvard fighting tooth and nail to shield its privileged educational practices rather than adapt to the needs of a changing society.
It begs the question: Why should taxpayers continue to fund an institution that refuses to embrace accountability and transparency?
Opting instead for a model of elitism, Harvard seems more keen on shielded operations than fostering an environment of constructive debate and true academic rigor.
The university is not just standing against federal reforms; it's acting as an outpost for ideologies that reject free speech and merit-based systems.
This clash highlights an emerging tension between institutions of higher learning and the very citizens who subsidize them.
Harvard's actions are emblematic of a larger issue facing many elite universities today—a refusal to acknowledge their role in shaping an informed and diverse citizenry.
As citizens grapple with their own concerns about rising costs and decreasing educational value, Harvard’s plea for additional taxpayer money feels nothing short of a betrayal.
Americans deserve better from academic institutions that benefit immensely from their contributions.
By prioritizing self-preservation over meritocracy, Harvard risks losing not just its financial support but also its relevance in a society yearning for genuine educational reform and accountability.
Sources:
frontpagemag.com
clashdaily.com
zerohedge.com
In a stunning display of entitlement, Harvard University, with an endowment surpassing $53 billion, is seeking an additional $9 billion in federal funding.
This paradox raises serious questions about the priorities of one of the nation's wealthiest institutions.
Rather than focus on merit-based hiring and promoting a diverse range of viewpoints, Harvard has opted to engage in legal battles against the Trump administration's reasonable requests for reform.
The Trump administration had called for measures such as reinstating meritocracy in admissions and hiring processes, as well as abolishing divisive practices like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
These reforms aren't radical; they align with the core values of fairness and accountability.
Instead, Harvard's administration, led by President Alan Garber, has dismissed these requests, insisting that no government—regardless of political affiliation—should dictate how private universities operate.
However, this rhetoric overlooks the fact that by accepting substantial federal funding, universities like Harvard willingly enter a social contract that includes oversight and accountability.
Harvard's refusal to implement necessary reforms raises concerns about the integrity and direction of higher education in America.
The emphasis on maintaining the status quo, despite overwhelming financial resources, signals a troubling detachment from the realities faced by average Americans.
Investments under Obama's administration and prior have created a culture of dependency rather than innovation, with Harvard fighting tooth and nail to shield its privileged educational practices rather than adapt to the needs of a changing society.
It begs the question: Why should taxpayers continue to fund an institution that refuses to embrace accountability and transparency?
Opting instead for a model of elitism, Harvard seems more keen on shielded operations than fostering an environment of constructive debate and true academic rigor.
The university is not just standing against federal reforms; it's acting as an outpost for ideologies that reject free speech and merit-based systems.
This clash highlights an emerging tension between institutions of higher learning and the very citizens who subsidize them.
Harvard's actions are emblematic of a larger issue facing many elite universities today—a refusal to acknowledge their role in shaping an informed and diverse citizenry.
As citizens grapple with their own concerns about rising costs and decreasing educational value, Harvard’s plea for additional taxpayer money feels nothing short of a betrayal.
Americans deserve better from academic institutions that benefit immensely from their contributions.
By prioritizing self-preservation over meritocracy, Harvard risks losing not just its financial support but also its relevance in a society yearning for genuine educational reform and accountability.
Sources:
frontpagemag.com
clashdaily.com
zerohedge.com
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