Harvard in the Crosshairs

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

Why Harvard Needs International Students

An ed school professor on why global challenges demand global experiences

by Fernando M. Reimers

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 Trump Admin Cuts Research Funds

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

Harvard Research on Hold

Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.

by Nina Pasquini

Alumni Praise Harvard’s Response to Government Demands

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 Federal Regulation of Academic Affairs

President Garber rejects federal regulation of academic affairs.

by John S. Rosenberg