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== Early life and education ==

== Early life and education ==

Ackman was born in [[New York] and graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude. He later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Ackman was born in [[New York]] and graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude. He later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.

== Career ==

== Career ==

== Criticism of universities ==

== Criticism of universities ==

As a prominent Harvard alumnus, Ackman led high-profile criticism of Harvard's leadership following the [[Ict 7 War|October 7, 2023]], attacks and subsequent campus unrest. He called for the resignation of then-President Claudine Gay over her handling of antisemitism complaints and congressional testimony responses, describing them as reflecting "moral bankruptcy." His efforts highlighted concerns about free speech, [[DEI]] policies, and institutional bias, earning praise from conservative outlets for challenging elite academia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/i-am-sorry-harvard-president-does-damage-control-on-disastrous-anti-semitism-testimony/ |title='I Am Sorry': Harvard President Does Damage Control on Disastrous [[Anti-Semitism]] Testimony |website=Washington Free Beacon |date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=February 8, 2026}}</ref>

As a prominent Harvard alumnus, Ackman led high-profile criticism of Harvard's leadership following the [[Oct 7 War|October 7, 2023]], attacks and subsequent campus unrest. He called for the resignation of then-President Claudine Gay over her handling of antisemitism complaints and congressional testimony responses, describing them as reflecting "moral bankruptcy." His efforts highlighted concerns about free speech, [[DEI]] policies, and institutional bias, earning praise from conservative outlets for challenging elite academia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/i-am-sorry-harvard-president-does-damage-control-on-disastrous-anti-semitism-testimony/ |title='I Am Sorry': Harvard President Does Damage Control on Disastrous [[Anti-Semitism]] Testimony |website=Washington Free Beacon |date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=February 8, 2026}}</ref>

== Political views ==

== Political views ==