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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.
May 15, 2026
Students looking for clear disciplinary guidance are hearing different answers from Harvard’s most senior leaders.
May 9, 2026
The new endowment tax is a real cost to Harvard. So is the wrong response.
May 1, 2026
After years of challenges, the College’s early advising system is taking a fresh approach.
Apr 25, 2026
Harvard’s reform updates are scattered. Yale shows another way.