Harvard in the Crosshairs
Ongoing coverage of Harvard, the Trump administration, and the future of higher ed.
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.
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.”