Higher Education
Analysis and reporting on the changing landscape of colleges and universities, with a focus on policy, governance, and innovation.
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 Ramps Up Fundraising As Trump Admin Cuts Research Funds
This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration
Government Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
Harvard sues federal government in response.
Harvard’s tax-exempt status threatened
Ability to host foreign students also in jeopardy
Why Men Are Falling Behind in Education, Employment, and Health
Can new approaches to education address a growing gender gap?
Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity
Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.
It’s Academic (and Other Harvard Concerns)
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences focuses on class attendance, grades—and wider worries about “uncomfortable” threats to academia.
How to Overcome Pandemic Learning Losses
Post-pandemic K-12 learning gaps remain—but some districts have found ways to close them.
A Contentious Era for U.S. Higher Education
President emeritus Neil L. Rudenstine on changes in the academy and society that made universities more contentious—and diminished support for humane learning
Brief News Summary Harvard Spring 2025
President Garber’s private installation, settling antisemitism suits, challenging institutional neutrality, and more
Harvard Deans of Arts and Engineering on Plans and Priorities
The deans of arts and humanities and the school of engineering and applied sciences share their plans and priorities.