Harvard in the Crosshairs

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

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

Harvard Files for Permanent Relief from Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts

Argues federal government’s actions amount to “unlawful retaliation”

by Nina Pasquini

Trump Administration Expands Harvard Student Visa Vetting

State Department tells officials to screen social media, flag private accounts as suspicious.  

by Nina Pasquini

International Student Ban Casts a Shadow on Harvard Commencement

Graduates discuss Trump's moves as students and alumni hold rallies

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Ramps Up Fundraising as Research Cuts Deepen

This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration 

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard President Responds to Secretary of Education

Alan Garber outlines steps the University has taken, and emphasizes compliance with the law.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Sues Over Funding Freeze

The University takes the Trump administration to federal court.

by Max J. Krupnick

Research on Hold

Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.

by Nina Pasquini

Voices Raised about Harvard

Responses to the University’s rejection of federal proposals for intrusive regulation of academic affairs

Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Threatened

Ability to host foreign students also in jeopardy

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Resists Government Demands

President Garber rejects federal regulation of academic affairs.

by John S. Rosenberg