Harvard rescinds offer to professor who supports ‘Palestinian liberation’

Harvard University withdrew a fellowship to a Columbia University professor, saying the school made the offer “prematurely.” However, Professor A. Kayum Ahmed alleges he lost the offer because of his views on Israel and Palestine. The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights rescinded the offer last week. “According to [Harvard Kennedy School] spokesperson Daniel B. Harsha, Ahmed’s offer — for an unpaid, non-resident position at the Carr-Ryan Center — was extended ‘prematurely without going through Harvard Kennedy School’s full review and vetting process,’” The Harvard Crimson reported. “Once the dean’s office...