In a letter, Harvard University's president told Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that while there's common ground, the university will not "surrender ... out of fear."

Harvard University president Alan Garber sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Monday asking for the ability to address issues on campus, such as antisemitism and discrimination, without federal oversight,

In a letter, Harvard’s president pointed to areas of agreement with the Trump administration, including a need for more “intellectual diversity.” He also argued Harvard is not partisan.