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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is again taking aim at Harvard University — this time demanding the removal of Penny Pritzker, a former Obama official and leading Democratic donor, from the ...
Why It Matters: Ackman’s involvement in Harvard’s governance reform comes amid a series of controversies. He has publicly criticized Harvard for its response to anti-Semitism incidents and the ...
“Now you understand why governance at Harvard is a disaster and why change is desperately needed.” Harvard did not respond to a request for comment on Ackman’s critique.
Bill Ackman threw his support behind four Harvard alum, who he says would make great Board of Overseers members. He has since accused the Ivy League of engaging in “election interference.” ...
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is wading further into the conversation about Harvard University‘s governance, backing four outsider candidates to bring “fresh blood and new perspectives” to ...
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is again taking aim at Harvard University — this time demanding the removal of Penny Pritzker, a former Obama official and leading Democratic donor, from the ...
Harvard did not respond to a request for comment on Ackman’s critique. Typically, candidates for the 30-member Harvard Board of Overseers are nominated by the university’s alumni association.