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Harvard Track and Field Goes the Distance at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Harvard’s track and field team capped off an impressive week at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this weekend, earning All-America First Team selections on both the men’s and women’s side.
After Trump’s Proclamation, International Harvard Affiliates Were Held at Logan Airport. Some Were Turned Away.
A Friday court filing by Harvard International Office director of immigration services Maureen Martin documented how Harvard affiliates — including an Israeli professor, a CEO, and students and researchers from India, China, and Germany — were turned back by consulates and at Boston Logan.
Harvard, Federal Government Quarrel Over Preliminary Injunction Terms in International Students Lawsuit
The government objected to a proposed pause on its second attempt to revoke Harvard’s authorization to host international students and said it should not be required to disclose its guidance to agencies on how to comply with the preliminary injunction.
Climate Scientist Peter Huybers, Health Administrator Downing Lu Named Interim Kirkland House Faculty Deans
Earth and Planetary Sciences department chair Peter J. Huybers and Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative senior fellow Downing Lu will serve as Kirkland House’s interim faculty deans, outgoing Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana announced in an email to Kirkland affiliates Tuesday.
Visa to Harvard Postdoc Was Denied Under Trump’s Proclamation in Breach of Judge’s Temporary Halt
United States officials denied a visa to a Harvard postdoctoral student Friday morning, citing President Donald Trump’s proclamation barring international students from entering the country to attend Harvard — even though a federal judge had temporarily blocked it.
The Battle Over the Du Bois Institute
The Du Bois Institute, Harvard’s premier research center for African American studies, was born amid a protracted struggle over the structure of the Afro-American studies department.
Harvard Visa Applicants Face Stricter Screening, Delays, and Sudden Disruptions Under Trump’s Orders
At least 10 incoming Harvard students and scholars had visa applications refused for “administrative processing”after the Trump administration revoked the University’s authorization to enroll international students — and others have experienced delays as the government tightens its vetting of Harvard students.
Harvard PSC Asks To Submit Amicus Brief Supporting University in Lawsuit Against Trump Admin’s Funding Freeze
The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee plans to submit an amicus brief in support of Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration’s freeze on billions of dollars in federal research funding.
Harvard Could Face Uphill Battle in Court as It Challenges Trump’s Proclamation
Harvard’s effort to overturn President Donald Trump’s Wednesday order barring incoming international students from entering the country to attend Harvard is unlikely to yield a quick or easy legal victory, according to more than a dozen legal experts.
Harvard Asks Judge To Block Trump Proclamation Banning Entry of New International Students
Harvard filed an amended complaint in federal court Thursday evening, accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against the school by barring international students from entering the United States on visas to attend Harvard.
Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Banning International Students From Entering U.S. on Harvard Visas
A federal judge granted Harvard’s request for a temporary restraining order hours after the University asked her to block the Trump administration’s Wednesday proclamation banning international students from entering the United States on Harvard-sponsored visas.
Trump Issues Proclamation Banning International Students at Harvard From Entering U.S.
United States President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday evening barring foreign students from entering the United States to attend Harvard, citing national security concerns and accusing the University of failing to comply with federal agencies.
State Department Will Review Social Media Accounts of Harvard Student Visa Applicants for Antisemitism
The State Department will begin reviewing the social media accounts of Harvard student visa applicants for antisemitism as part of the applicants’ vetting process, according to a cable obtained by Politico.
Students Hold Unofficial Affinity Celebrations, Marked by Anger at University Decision to Withdraw Support
Eight affinity groups held celebrations for Commencement this week, despite having been denied funding and access to campus venues by Harvard officials.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Commends Harvard for Resisting Trump at Class Day
Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said Harvard had proven its courage by fighting against the Trump administration during Wednesday’s annual College Class Day.
