Harvard in the Crosshairs
Ongoing coverage of Harvard, the Trump administration, and the future of higher ed.
Trump Says a Deal with Harvard Is Close
Administration squeezes Harvard finances, and a federal judge blasts deportation efforts as unconstitutional.
Trump Administration Unveils New Attacks on Harvard
Government tightens financial oversight of Harvard, threatens to pull student aid.
Harvard Research Funding Will Resume, Government Signals
Notices of grant reinstatements follow a court ruling, but the Trump administration could still appeal.
Harvard Research Funding Cuts Are Illegal, Judge Rules
The Trump administration violated the University’s First Amendment rights and must restore all funding, the court said.
Why Harvard Needs International Students
An ed school professor on why global challenges demand global experiences
The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration
Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices
Harvard’s Summer in Court
What Columbia’s settlement means for the University
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Letters from Readers About Harvard’s Standoff with the Trump Administration
Harvard Magazine readers respond to Harvard’s standoff with the Trump administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.