Harvard in the Crosshairs
Ongoing coverage of Harvard, the Trump administration, and the future of higher ed.
Harvard Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy
Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities.
Union Walkouts, AI Debates, Morgue Case Closed: The Latest Harvard News
As the fall semester began, the University continued to fight the effects of Trump administration actions—legally and financially.
Trump Administration Will Investigate Alleged Visa Fraud at Harvard
The announcement comes two days after a federal appeals court heard arguments about an international students ban.
Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Restore Harvard Funding Cuts
The government’s lawyers homed in on a jurisdictional argument for its authority to to terminate federal grants.
Court Blocks International Student Visa Rule
Citing improper procedure, a district judge postponed the government’s efforts to cap student visas at four years.
Antisemitism Case Against Harvard Dismissed
Court finds the government’s arguments that the University continues to violate civil rights laws unpersuasive.
New Regulations for International Students, Cambridge Liquor Laws, and Other Harvard Headlines
A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026
Hillel International Withdraws a Brief Supporting Harvard
The organization said its amicus brief had not been reviewed internally.
Harvard, Supporters File Briefs in Federal Funding Case
The government also opens an investigation into financial aid awards to Chinese students.
At Harvard This Spring, the Watchword Was Action
With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change.
Harvard Holds a Symposium on Antisemitism and Universities
Scholars discuss the paradoxes and challenges that Jews navigate on college campuses.