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Special Edition: Harvard Jumped 174 Places in FIRE’s Free-Speech Rankings. Here’s What Really Changed.

Sep 10, 2026

Students reported greater comfort expressing disagreement and more confidence in administrators — but the expiration of point deductions from past controversies also drove much of Harvard’s rise from 245th to 71st.

In the Era of AI, Harvard’s Writing Debate Is Bigger Than the Writing Center

Sep 9, 2026

An org chart can show where Harvard’s writing tutors sit. It can’t show whether students are learning to write.

Inside Harvard College’s Academic To-Do List

Sep 2, 2026

We took a look at the strategy board in the Office of Undergraduate Education. Last year’s policy changes were the groundwork for what comes next.

Harvard Says Its Research Helps American Security. How Does It Manage the Risks?

Aug 25, 2026

A new congressional report raises questions about Harvard’s research-security systems and its relationships with China.

What the New DOJ v. Harvard Antisemitism Ruling Does — And Doesn’t — Mean

Aug 18, 2026

The DOJ’s lawsuit against Harvard is dismissed, but the ruling is narrower than the headline suggests.

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