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Special Edition: Harvard Faculty Approve Landmark Grading Reform

May 21, 2026

The “20% + 4” A cap proposal passed with roughly 70% support as faculty moved to address grade inflation and re-center academics at the College.

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Two Harvard Leaders, Two Public Interpretations

May 15, 2026

Students looking for clear disciplinary guidance are hearing different answers from Harvard’s most senior leaders.

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Harvard’s Goal Shouldn’t Be Lowering Its Taxes

May 9, 2026

The new endowment tax is a real cost to Harvard. So is the wrong response.

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Harvard Is Splitting Advising — On Purpose

May 1, 2026

After years of challenges, the College’s early advising system is taking a fresh approach.

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Yale’s New Report Has a Simple Lesson for Harvard

Apr 25, 2026

Harvard’s reform updates are scattered. Yale shows another way.

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