Lowell | Abbott Lawrence

: In the 1920s, Lowell famously attempted to implement a quota on Jewish admissions , arguing that an increase in Jewish students was fueling anti-Semitism.

: He oversaw the segregation of Freshmen Halls , specifically barring African American students from living in the dormitories he had championed as essential to "collegiate life". abbott lawrence lowell

: Under his administration, a clandestine tribunal was formed to purge the university of students and faculty suspected of being gay, leading to several expulsions and at least one suicide. Legal and Political Influence : In the 1920s, Lowell famously attempted to