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Harvard Had No Choice: Giving in to the administration’s demands would have been ruinous.

The Chronicle of Higher Education | 4.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Academic Freedom and Free Speech

Can Colleges Survive Trump’s Cuts? There are a handful of viable financial strategies. They all have downsides.

The Chronicle of Higher Education | 4.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Reinforcing Harvard’s Finances

Early Targets of Harvard Funding Cuts: Tuberculosis, ALS Research

The Wall Street Journal | 4.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: In the Crosshairs

Lawmakers once again seek to overhaul reading instruction

The Boston Globe | 4.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: A Right Way to Read?

Donald Trump Tries to Run Harvard

The Wall Street Journal | 4.15.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Resists Government Demands

Leading Harvard scientist ordered to halt research in funding freeze

The Boston Globe | 4.15.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Resists Government Demands

As financial threats mount, Harvard and other Boston-area universities are borrowing cash — and lots of it

The Boston Globe | 4.15.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Reinforcing Harvard’s Finances

Trump Administration Will Freeze $2 Billion After Harvard Refuses Demands

The New York Times | 4.15.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Resists Government Demands

Harvard’s Harmoni Turner selected in third round of WNBA draft by Las Vegas Aces

The Boston Globe | 4.14.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Goes Dancing

Harvard says it will not yield to Trump’s demands

The Boston Globe | 4.14.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Resists Government Demands