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Harvard Commencement 2025

Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement 2025

Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Harvard Professor Who Quantified Democracy

Erica Chenoweth’s data shows how—and when—authoritarians fall.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Standoff: The Legal Teams

A roster of lawyers on both sides

by Max J. Krupnick

What Research Is at Risk in Harvard’s Federal Funding Cuts?

A sampling of the 1,000-plus University studies canceled by federal funding cuts

by Lydialyle Gibson

What Happens if Harvard Loses Its International Students

Research, revenue, and global standing are all on the line.

by Nina Pasquini

Who’s Involved in Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration?

The people shaping the battle over federal funding, international students, and DEI

by Nina Pasquini

How Will Federal Actions Affect Harvard’s Finances?

Putting Harvard’s $53 billion endowment into perspective

by Jonathan Shaw

Garber, Trump, and the Fight for Harvard’s Future

Introducing a guide to the issues, players, and stakes.

A Justice’s Modest Counsel

Remembering David Souter ’61, LL.B. ’66

by Joshua D. Harlan

Alice Hamilton at Harvard—Pioneer for Women in Medicine

Brief life of a public-health pioneer and reformer: 1869-1970

by Daniel Stone