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This is How Universities Die

Higher ed thrived in Berlin and Beijing. Then government stepped in. 

by William C. Kirby

Trump Announces Travel Ban for Harvard International Students

In late night order, federal judge issues temporary pause

by Nina Pasquini , Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Files for Permanent Relief from Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts

Argues federal government’s actions amount to “unlawful retaliation”

by Nina Pasquini

Trump Administration Expands Harvard Student Visa Vetting

State Department tells officials to screen social media, flag private accounts as suspicious.  

by Nina Pasquini

Paula Johnson at Harvard Medical School Convocation

Amid distrust of science, Paula Johnson tells medical and dental graduates to be “citizen-physicians.”

by Vivian W. Rong

Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Bar International Students from Harvard

Government lawyers shifted approach, offering University time to respond.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard 2025 Commencement Photo Album

A gallery of photographs from the Commencement celebration for the class of 2025

Losing the Will to Argue—Civilly—is a National Risk, Harvard Professor Says

Education School’s Snow reminds graduates that public life depends on how we teach others to disagree.

by Olivia Farrar

Verghese 2025 Harvard Commencement Speech

An immigrant’s view of enduring values.

Yurong “Luanna” Jiang, M.P.A. ’25, Graduate English Address: “Our Humanity”

A laundry machine fiasco inspires a reflection on international development.