NIH Director Bhattacharya Refuses Trump Demand to Cut Harvard Funding, Politico Reports
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, a former Stanford University colleague of Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76, refused a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut Harvard’s federal research grants during a heated Friday Oval Office meeting, Politico reported Saturday night.
NIH Director Bhattacharya Refuses Trump Demand to Cut Harvard Funding, Politico Reports
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, a former Stanford University colleague of Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76, refused a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut Harvard’s federal research grants during a heated Friday Oval Office meeting, Politico reported Saturday night.
Former College Dean Rakesh Khurana Criticizes Gay, Other Presidents Over 2023 Antisemitism Testimony
Former Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana criticized the December 2023 congressional testimony of three university presidents on campus antisemitism — including then-Harvard President Claudine Gay — saying none of them could explain what a university is for.
Harvard’s Newcomers Shine in Football’s Season-Opening Road Win Over New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — For the sixth straight season, the Harvard football team started its campaign with a victory as it demolished the University of New Hampshire 31-7. After scoring just seven points in the first 29 minutes, the Crimson scored two touchdowns in the last 53 seconds of the second quarter to open a lead and set the tone for the rest of the match.
Harvard’s Newcomers Shine in Football’s Season-Opening Road Win Over New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — For the sixth straight season, the Harvard football team started its campaign with a victory as it demolished the University of New Hampshire 31-7. After scoring just seven points in the first 29 minutes, the Crimson scored two touchdowns in the last 53 seconds of the second quarter to open a lead and set the tone for the rest of the match.
Freshmen Want More One-on-One Support After Harvard Overhauls Advising
Freshmen say Harvard’s overhauled advising system has pushed them toward PAFs and departments for help — but many still want a dedicated one-on-one academic adviser.
Second Man Arrested in Connection With July 4 Cambridge Shooting
A second man was arrested in connection with a July 4 fatal shooting of a Cambridge Public Works department employee on Thursday, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan.
Harvard Has Disclosed $163 Million in Foreign Funding So Far in 2026. Here’s Where It Went.
Harvard has taken in more than $163 million from foreign sources so far in 2026 — with Switzerland, China, and the U.K. leading the way. The Crimson analyzed the filings to trace where the money went, from financial aid and professorships to contracts with state-owned oil companies.
Harvard Has Disclosed $163 Million in Foreign Funding So Far in 2026. Here’s Where It Went.
Harvard has taken in more than $163 million from foreign sources so far in 2026 — with Switzerland, China, and the U.K. leading the way. The Crimson analyzed the filings to trace where the money went, from financial aid and professorships to contracts with state-owned oil companies.
U.S. Attorney Recommends House Arrest, No Jail Time for Men in HMS Explosion
Federal prosecutors did not recommend incarceration for the two men who pleaded guilty in connection with an explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building in November, instead suggesting three years of probation, including six months of home detention.
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Harvard Women’s Soccer Defeats UConn, Rounds Out Non-Conference Slate With Five Straight Wins
Harvard women’s soccer closed out its non-conference slate by extending its win streak to five games, defeating the University of Connecticut 2-0 on Sunday. With the win, the Crimson extended its unbeaten streak to seven games, building momentum as it prepares to open Ivy League play next weekend.
Harvard Women’s Soccer Defeats UConn, Rounds Out Non-Conference Slate With Five Straight Wins
Harvard women’s soccer closed out its non-conference slate by extending its win streak to five games, defeating the University of Connecticut 2-0 on Sunday. With the win, the Crimson extended its unbeaten streak to seven games, building momentum as it prepares to open Ivy League play next weekend.
Harvard Football Turns to a New Chapter. Here’s What To Know About Team 153.
Heading into head coach Andrew Aurich’s third season at the helm of Harvard football, the expectations are as high as ever. However, with a new quarterback and a dramatic clash with Yale looming, the Crimson has some questions to answer as it vies for another Ivy League championship.
No. 3 Field Hockey Falls to No. 12 UMass, Rebounds with Win Over Boston College
After kicking off its season with wins over UMass Lowell and No. 10 UConn, the No. 3 Harvard Crimson continued its homestand, taking on two local foes: the No. 12 University of Massachusetts and Boston College. The Crimson fell 3-1 on Friday, as the Minutewomen launched a three-goal barrage in the second half. Harvard then effortlessly bounced back on Sunday, braving rainy conditions to defeat the Eagles 2-1.
Harvard Rugby Mauls the Brown Bears
Harvard’s rugby team proved why it is the defending national champion after it followed up a narrow win at Sacred Heart last weekend with a commanding performance against one of its Ivy League rivals, Brown. The Crimson put on a stellar show in front of a large crowd at Mignone Field, beating the Bears 76-0 in its highest-scoring game since 2024.
Chris Stapleton Concert Review: A Masterclass in Musicianship
In the end, the night’s most powerful instrument wasn’t a guitar or a pedal steel, but the decades-long partnership between Chris and the team behind him.
Artist Profile: Claire R. Liu ’26 on Combining Unlikely Interests in the Theater World
As her senior thesis, Liu wrote, directed, and produced an original immersive play: “The Fate of Poetry.” However, her journey into some of these roles — specifically producing — were separately immersive experiences themselves.
Artist Profile: ConnorEatsPants on Political Humor and Absurd Celebrity Cameos
What do Lil Pump, Elmo, and George Santos have in common? They have all been interviewed by ConnorEatsPants, of course.
Artist Profile: Astrid Ztar Doesn’t Play by Your Rules
The Computer Science major turned self-proclaimed “artist, entertainer, & freak” boasts success across multiple platforms.