Harvard in the Crosshairs

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

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.

by Joanna M Weiss

House Judiciary 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 Plans Contingencies for International Students

The Kennedy School and School of Public Health are developing online options.

by Jonathan Shaw

A Timeline of Conflicts Between Harvard and the Federal Government

From campus protests to policy clashes, a timeline of Harvard’s tensions with Washington

by Olivia Farrar

Judge Says Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students

Trump hints at a possible settlement with the University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Judge Orders NIH to Restore Grants

Ruling likely won’t affect most of Harvard’s research cuts. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students

A longer-term decision is expected within a week.

by Nina Pasquini

12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University.

by Nina Pasquini

Isaac Kohlberg to Step Down as Head of Harvard Technology Development

Partnerships and licensing office could become more critical as funding cuts loom

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s Standoff: The Legal Teams

A roster of lawyers on both sides

by Max J. Krupnick

What Research Is at Risk in Harvard’s Federal Funding Cuts?

A sampling of the 1,000-plus University studies canceled by federal funding cuts

by Lydialyle Gibson