September 1, 2000

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Harvard’s Epstein Probe Widened

The University investigates ties to donors, following revelations in newly released files.

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U.S. Military to Sever Some Academic Ties with Harvard, Hegseth Says

The defense department will discontinue graduate-level professional programs for active-duty service members.

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The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard

How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.”

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A Near-Perfect Football Season Ends in Disappointment

A loss to Villanova derails Harvard in the playoffs.

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University News

Harvard’s Financial Challenges Lead to Difficult Choices

The University faces the consequences of the Trump administration—and its own bureaucracy.

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Books & Literary Life

Open Book: A New Nuclear Age

Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy’s latest book looks at the rising danger of a new arms race.