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1636 Forum’s Recommendations for Harvard’s 2026 Overseer & HAA Director Elections

Apr 1, 2026

Voting is now open and closes May 19. It’s one of the most direct ways alumni can weigh in on Harvard’s strategic direction and governance.

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Is This Academic Review or PR Damage Control?

Mar 27, 2026

A newly released email shows an academic “external review” starting in HSPH’s PR office.

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What To Know About the DOJ’s New Lawsuit Against Harvard

Mar 20, 2026

A Title VI antisemitism case with billions in grant funding at stake — and a different procedural posture than last spring.

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Special Edition: Tuesday's Congressional Antisemitism Report Reveals New Harvard Details

Mar 18, 2026

New documents reveal failures of leadership, faculty, and staff conduct across multiple Harvard schools.

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Harvard College Doubles Down on Constructive Dialogue

Mar 13, 2026

Harvard is betting a faculty-developed approach to constructive disagreement can shift how conversations play out in sections, labs, and dining halls.

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