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A Cap on A’s at Harvard? Students and Faculty Raise Concerns at Town Hall
Dozens debate the grade inflation proposal that faculty will discuss next week.
Summers Will Retire as Harvard Professor
The former University president is stepping down in the wake of Harvard’s Epstein probe.
Five Questions with Tien Jiang
How brushing and flossing can protect your heart
Five Questions with Nancy Gibbs and Thomas E. Patterson
The Washington Post laid off more than a third of its journalists. Does this signal a new era for newsrooms?
Government Seeks More Harvard Admissions Data
Justice Department says it needs proof that Harvard is complying with a 2023 court ruling.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne
The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.
Readers Respond to Our ‘Law in a Lifeboat’ Survey
A sampling of answers about a moral dilemma
The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard
How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.”
U.S. Military to Sever Some Academic Ties with Harvard, Hegseth Says
The defense department will discontinue graduate-level programs for active-duty service members.
Harvard’s Epstein Probe Widened
The University investigates ties to donors, following revelations in newly released files.
Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: The True Cost of Grade Inflation
A faculty committee is recommending changes to grading at Harvard College to limit an overabundance of A's. Add your voice to the conversation.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Toasts, Roasts Michael Keaton
The Batman actor was “encouraged as hell” by the students around him during the 2026 Man of the Year festivities.