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Dec 12, 2025
Is Harvard leading with principle, or avoiding a fight?
Dec 5, 2025
Harvard says it’s “recentering academics” at the College — right after cutting 400 PhDs who would do the teaching.
Dec 4, 2025
We estimate $89 million in savings over many years, and only under a worst-case scenario. The academic risks are real either way.
Nov 28, 2025
Nearly 32,000 Americans weighed in. Their views on higher ed show surprising consensus across the aisle.
Nov 21, 2025
Next is sharing what its last review missed, what reforms followed, and what more must change.