What is academic freedom?

Academic freedom is the ability of higher education institutions to do the following:

1. Teach what they want, to whom they want, how they want

2. Allow free inquiry without censorship or bias

3. Enable students to take classes they want and to express their opinions freely

4. Be self-governing, unencumbered by government proxies or actors

What is Crimson Courage’s stance with regards to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)?

Crimson Courage believes that DEI is critical to a healthy, functioning university and is the epitome of what Harvard stands for: Veritas. Truth can only be derived from a multiplicity of voices who are welcomed, accepted and heard. 

What are the goals of Crimson Courage?

Our goals are:

• Preserving academic freedom and institutional autonomy at Harvard and beyond

• Insisting upon due process and rule of law vs. government overreach

• Advocating for democracy and civil society via the independence of higher education

• Restoration of all canceled federal research grants

 If asked about anti-semitism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, “viewpoint diversity,” etc.

We recognize that alumni have a variety of opinions regarding these issues, but we all believe that Harvard’s academic independence remains paramount. IF PRESSED: You are welcome to give your own opinion, HOWEVER, you must state that it is your own view and NOT that of Crimson Courage.

Support for international students, faculty and scholars

Crimson Courage unequivocally supports international students, scholars, and faculty and their right to continue their studies and research at Harvard and any other U.S. university.

Restoration of financial aid packages for all students

We demand the reinstatement of all federal financial support programs excised in HR 1 (Budget bill), which included caps on Pell grants, Parent PLUS loans and Grad PLUS loans.

Does Crimson Courage reject any negotiation with the federal government?

We realize that negotiation with the government is a part of the legal process. As we have no insight into the actual topics of negotiation, we cannot comment on any specifics.

And if you don’t want to answer a question or are unqualified to answer, it’s OK to say…

• “I will have to get back to you on that.”

• “To my knowledge, we have not taken a position on that.”

• “Please speak to our spokesperson, Evelyn Kim.”