Harvard in the Crosshairs
Ongoing coverage of Harvard, the Trump administration, and the future of higher ed.
Government Seeks to Move Funding Case to Contracts Court
In a new appellate brief, the Trump administration shifts its argument for rescinding Harvard’s grants.
Harvard Answers Government Admissions Lawsuit
In a separate case, the Trump administration outlines its argument for the federal funding freeze.
Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil
The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.
FAS Plans Administrative Overhaul
Facing financial pressures, Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks ways to streamline.
Department of Education Investigates Harvard Admissions and Antisemitism Claims
The University calls federal actions “retaliatory.”
Trump Administration Sues Harvard over Civil Rights
The March 20 suit seeks to rescind research grants that were restored in an earlier court ruling.
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.