Harvard Chief Creates Task Forces on Antisemitism, Islamophobia

Harvard University’s interim president, Alan Garber, is stepping up scrutiny of hateful behavior after his predecessor resigned amid questions around how she addressed antisemitism on campus.

The school formed two new presidential task forces, one on antisemitism and the other on Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias, Garber said in a statement Friday. The panels will function separately and complete their work as soon as feasible, he said. He took the reins Jan. 2 when Claudine Gay stepped down.