Higher Education

Analysis and reporting on the changing landscape of colleges and universities, with a focus on policy, governance, and innovation.

Massachusetts Hall under a clear blue sky, showcasing a prominent clock and large windows.

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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Jane Rosenzweig seated on a wooden bench in a grassy outdoor setting, smiling warmly.

Harvard Writing Center’s Jane Rosenzweig on AI and Writing

Harvard Writing Center’s Jane Rosenzweig on AI and writing

by Lydialyle Gibson

The entrance to Loker Reading Room, where a sign reads “quiet study beyond this point”

Harvard Library Protests and Free Speech

Balancing academic requirements and free speech, in a semester calm enough to permit more focus on Harvard’s core strengths—and questions of governance

by Max J. Krupnick , John S. Rosenberg

The facade of Widener Library with columns and steps with blue sky and trees

Silent Study-Ins

Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard player #81 runs with the ball towards the end zone with Cornell player #9 in pursuit

Harvard Football- Harvard 38-Cornell 20

A torrent of touchdowns in the second quarter keys the first Ivy win

by Dick Friedman

That Championship Season: A Strange and Beautiful Alchemy

Harvard’s 1984 National Collegiate Rugby Championship team celebrates its fortieth anniversary.

by Andy Garrigue

How Physics Can Be Used to Manipulate a Coin Toss

How a coin toss can be uniquely rigged – and can demonstrate probability’s role in reducing uncertainty.

by Olivia Farrar

AI-generated illustration showing a giant octopus, its tentacles reaching around a brick university building

Applying AI—How and Why

Using AI in pedagogy, research, and University administration

by Jonathan Shaw

Photograph of Bridget Terry Long, dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education

Harvard’s new education master’s program

Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.

by John S. Rosenberg