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Dec 19, 2025
While the spotlight’s been on Garber, these roles shape Harvard’s finances, campus culture, and academic direction.
Dec 16, 2025
What this decision makes possible, and what we’ll be watching for next.
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.