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Aug 7, 2026
Finding research errors may get easier with AI. Correcting them can still carry a cost.
Aug 4, 2026
Harvard doesn’t have to pay property taxes. So why does it pay Boston millions?
Jul 26, 2026
New guidance gives faculty a starting point — and a year to learn what works before the A cap takes effect.
Jul 18, 2026
Its new private loan strategy stands apart from its peers, even if it doesn’t make Harvard more affordable.
Jul 10, 2026
A familiar structure, fewer layers of administration, and a stronger in-person staff presence point to one organizing principle.