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Special Edition: Harvard’s Antisemitism and Islamophobia Reports Are Out — Now What?

Apr 30, 2025

Special Edition: Breaking Down the District Court Ruling in Harvard v. HHS

Sep 4, 2025

Harvard won its research funding back in district court, but its road ahead is long.

Special Edition: Harvard Faculty Approve Landmark Grading Reform

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.

Special Edition: Harvard Kennedy School Has a New 10-Year Vision. Here's What To Look For in a Plan.

Jun 5, 2026

HKS says it was built for this moment. The next challenge is showing what success would actually look like.

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.