The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List


Could Harvard lose its tax exempt status

April 24, 2025

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Harvard faces scrutiny over its tax-exempt status following Donald Trump’s demand to remove DEI initiatives and combat anti-Semitism. The university rejects what it calls governmental overreach. With the IRS reportedly investigating, this standoff raises questions about political influence, educational autonomy, academic freedom, institutional oversight, and the boundaries of public-interest obligations.