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Amid Trump Admin. Reversal, Harvard Defends Race-Conscious Admissions Process
Harvard will continue to consider the race of applicants in its admissions process, despite the Trump administration’s Tuesday withdrawal of Obama-era recommendations encouraging affirmative action, University officials said.
Breaking With 'Tradition,' Harvard Faculty Avoid Trump Administration
The distaste is mutual. Harvard faculty don’t want to work for Trump—and the administration likely doesn’t want to elevate academic elites.
Faust, Eisgruber Pen Letter Calling for TPS Protections
University President Drew G. Faust sent a letter Wednesday to a bipartisan group of lawmakers advocating on behalf of those affected by the Trump administration’s rollback of Temporary Protected Status protections.
Government, History Professors Weigh In On Leaving Iran Deal
Several Harvard social science professors criticized President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
'Intellectual Powerhouse': Yascha Mounk Examines the Future of Democracy
In the wake of the 2016 election, as concerns about populism gained greater traction, scholars began to take Mounk’s ideas more seriously.
Former Governor Chris Christie Visits Harvard to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visited the Institute of Politics Tuesday for a conversation about policy responses to the opioid crisis in America.
Sean Spicer to Visit Harvard for Off-Record Study Group
Trump’s former press secretary Sean Spicer will visit the Institute of Politics Thursday to participate in an off-the-record study group with fellow Scott Jennings.
At Private White House Dinner, Dershowitz and Trump Discussed Middle East
The dinner came as Trump is mulling whether to strike Syria. Asked whether he discussed Syria with Trump, Dershowitz replied, “Can’t tell you.”
DOJ Calls for Unsealing of Harvard Admissions Data
The Department of Justice called for the unsealing of admissions data Harvard has repeatedly argued should remain private in an amicus brief the department filed Friday.
Trump Economic Adviser Talks Policy at IOP
Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors Kevin A. Hassett expressed optimism about President Donald Trump’s economic policy at an Institute of Politics event Thursday.
Faust Pens Letter Urging Congress to Protect TPS Holders
University President Drew G. Faust sent a letter to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Friday, urging them to pass legislation protecting immigrants now vulnerable after the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status.
Levitsky, Ziblatt To Talk Trump as Part of New Gov. Dept. Program
Government professors Stephen R. Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt will discuss their bestselling book, “How Democracies Die," at a "Gov Books" event on Wednesday.
Summers and Former Diplomats Critique Trump’s Trade Policies
A recurring theme at the event was President Donald Trump’s frequently stated interest in renegotiating and leaving international trade agreements.
