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Garber Condemns Federal Grant Disqualification but Says Harvard Shares ‘Common Ground’ With McMahon
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 reaffirmed on Monday that the University would not bow to interference from the Trump administration — even as he suggested the University and the government “share common ground.”
Trump Admin Slashes Additional $450 Million in Federal Funding to Harvard
The Trump administration froze another $450 million in federal grants and contracts to Harvard on Tuesday, accusing the University of failing to take action on antisemitism and discrimination against white people on campus.
Harvard Baseball Clinches Ivy Tournament Spot After Win Over Princeton, Yale Sweep of Dartmouth
After taking down Princeton in its season finale, Harvard baseball entered the weekend needing Yale to sweep Dartmouth to clinch a postseason berth. Following the Bulldogs' success, the Crimson now faces off against its rival in the Ivy League tournament.
MIT Lawyer Suzanne Glassburn Appointed Secretary for Harvard’s Governing Boards
Suzanne Glassburn — a former senior administrator at MIT — will become the next secretary of Harvard’s governing bodies, University President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced on Thursday.
Harvard Baseball’s Postseason Hopes Take Hit in Sweep by Columbia
Harvard baseball was swept in its final Ivy League home series, falling 16-13, 8-3, and 19-1 to a dominant Columbia team that clinched the Ivy League regular season crown with precision. The team's postseason hopes now rely on Yale sweeping Dartmouth.
U.S. Government Will Cease Grants to Harvard, McMahon Says
The United States government will no longer award grants to Harvard, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced in a letter to University President Alan M. Garber ’76 on Monday.
Trump Doubles Down on Threat to End Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
United States President Donald Trump wrote on Friday that he would pull Harvard’s tax-exempt status — his second social media vow to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service in the White House’s standoff with the University.
House Republicans Threaten To Subpoena Harvard in Antitrust Probe, Despite Extended Document Submission Deadline
The House Judiciary Committee is prepared to subpoena Harvard for allegedly failing to submit documents requested as part of an antitrust tuition collusion investigation launched earlier this month, according to a House staffer familiar with the plans.
Harvard Fights in Court but Retreats on Campus
Even as Harvard takes the White House to court and insists that it won’t be coerced by federal pressure, the University is rolling out changes that seem to concede to some of the very demands that it claims are unconstitutional.
Harvard Renames Diversity Office As Trump Demands Dismantling of DEI
Harvard will immediately rename its Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging to “Community and Campus Life,” the University announced Monday.
Two Former Harvard Football Players Sign With NFL Teams
Former Harvard football standout Tyler Neville signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on Saturday, adding another chapter to his career as a top tight end.
Harvard Will Create Process To Centralize Protest Discipline Cases Under University President
Harvard will create a process for University President Alan M. Garber ’76 to call a faculty panel to investigate and impose penalties in cross-school disciplinary cases, Garber announced in a Thursday evening email to Harvard affiliates.
Amid Feud With Trump, Harvard Pushed Back Release of Antisemitism, Anti-Muslim Bias Task Force Reports From Early April
Harvard intended to publish the long-awaited reports of its task forces on combating antisemitism and Islamophobia in early April but delayed their public release, four people familiar with the matter said.
Harvard Asks Judge to Expedite Lawsuit Against Trump Admin, Declines to Request Emergency Injunction
Harvard asked a federal judge to fast-track its legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to freeze more than $2 billion in grants and contracts, calling for quick action to mitigate harm to research and academic projects.
Trump Signs Order Directing Investigations Into University Accreditors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday evening directing the United States Department of Education to overhaul the federal higher education accreditation system — with a specific mandate to eliminate the consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation processes.
