Austrian business school set up by Estee Lauder heir severs ties with Harvard

The school announced it would be “forming new partnerships that are more closely aligned with our core values and standards”.

It comes after Harvard president, Claudine Gay, told a Congressional hearing that calling for a Jewish genocide would not be punished on her campus.

Lauder Business School, which was founded by billionaire Ronald Lauder, incorporates Judaism into its curriculum and offers its Jewish students a place for spiritual development.

Its website states: “In addition, students at the Lauder Business School will have a chance to gain a deep knowledge of Judaism along with courses in liberal arts, creating a dynamic and electric environment.”

Lauder is also a donor to the University of Pennsylvania. In October, he threatened to cut off donations to the school over a rise in antisemitism.