Harvard in the Crosshairs
Ongoing coverage of Harvard, the Trump administration, and the future of higher ed.
Harvard Kennedy School Offers Contingency Plans for U.S. Military Applicants
Active-duty service members can defer admissions or have their applications considered at peer institutions.
Government Seeks More Harvard Admissions Data
Justice Department says it needs proof that Harvard is complying with a 2023 court ruling.
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.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
Harvard’s Financial Challenges Lead to Difficult Choices
The University faces the consequences of the Trump administration—and its own bureaucracy.
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