The Huntsman family says it's cutting off its mega-donations to University of Pennsylvania over 'antisemitism'
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The Huntsman family has halted donations to the University of Pennsylvania due to its response to Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel and the resulting war. It's the latest indication of the growing friction between elite colleges and their rich alumni over the conflict. Jon Huntsman Jr. — the former governor of Utah and US ambassador to China, Russia, and Singapore — penned a letter to Penn's president Elizabeth Magill, alerting her of the Huntsman Foundation's decision.
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Main Idea: The Huntsman family says it will stop donating to the University of Pennsylvania over the school’s response to the Hamas attack on Israel and concerns about antisemitism.
Key Points:
- Jon Huntsman Jr. told Penn’s president that the family foundation will end future giving to the university.
- He said Penn’s silence after the Hamas attack was unacceptable and called it antisemitic.
- The Huntsman family has given Penn tens of millions of dollars over three decades, including major gifts to Wharton.
- Penn said it condemned Hamas’s attack and later said it should have spoken more quickly and clearly.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Large donor pullbacks can cut money for scholarships, research, and jobs at Penn, and similar fights may make college funding less stable for students and workers.
Positive Impact
The dispute may push universities to respond faster to hate speech and clearer campus policies, which could improve safety and trust for students and families.
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Mentioned as the employer of donor Marc Rowan and part of the broader donor-pressure context.
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