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Vance Announces Investigation Into Harvard, Eight Other Universities Over Alleged Visa Fraud
Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that the Trump administration is investigating Harvard and eight other universities for potential J-1 visa fraud, alleging that the institutions are using foreign researchers to undercut the wages of American graduate students and researchers.
Pritzker Says She is Open to Meeting with White House Officials as Harvard’s Governing Boards Convene
Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 said Sunday that she has not met with members of the Trump administration recently but would be open to meeting with top White House officials in the future.
95 Percent of Faculty Dissatisfied With Trump’s Second Term, FAS Survey Finds
Ninety-five percent of faculty who responded to The Crimson’s annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey said they were dissatisfied with U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term in office, more than a year into Harvard’s battle with the White House.
Wes Moore Slams White House For ‘Overstretch’ In Harvard Fight
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the Trump administration was treating the Constitution like a “suggestion box” in its drawn-out campaign against Harvard during an interview Wednesday morning.
IRS, Treasury Propose Tax-Exemption Rules Amid Harvard Discrimination Probes
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations Thursday that would strip tax-exempt status from educational institutions found to discriminate in admissions and school programs.
Pentagon Orders Harvard to Audit Foreign Academic, Financial Partnerships
Harvard was one of 30 universities ordered on Monday to submit a comprehensive audit of its foreign academic and financial partnerships by the end of the month, according to a U.S. official.
Cambridge, Boston Expand HUD Lawsuit as Millions in Housing Funds Remain in Limbo
Cambridge and Boston joined a coalition of cities and nonprofits Monday in asking a federal court to block a new round of Trump administration restrictions on federal housing funding, expanding their ongoing lawsuit over the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care grant program.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon Urges Harvard To ‘Take the Yale Example’ in Congressional Testimony
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urged Harvard to follow Yale University’s example and undertake a sweeping review of its academic practices and campus culture in a congressional testimony last month.
Harvard Moves to Dismiss Admissions Records Lawsuit
Harvard asked a federal judge Wednesday to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking applicant-level admissions records, arguing that both the Department of Education and Department of the Justice rushed to court without following Title VI enforcement procedures.
Harvard Asks Judge to Toss DOJ Antisemitism Suit, Calling Claims Outdated
Harvard asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss the Department of Justice’s lawsuit accusing the University of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students, arguing that the Trump administration’s claims are outdated and legally deficient.
Justice Department Adds Education Department Investigation to Admissions Lawsuit
The Department of Justice broadened its admissions-records lawsuit against Harvard on Monday, adding allegations from a parallel Education Department probe after the University refused to turn over individualized admissions data sought by federal civil rights investigators.
Former Paul Weiss Chair Brad Karp Defends Settlement With Trump During Harvard Law School Class
Brad S. Karp, the former chairman of Paul Weiss, defended the firm’s settlement with the Trump administration during a Harvard Law School class on April 15, telling students he had to make a deal for the firm’s survival.
Former Education Secretaries Criticize Trump’s Education Policies at IOP Forum
Former U.S. Education Secretaries John B. King Jr. and Margaret M. Spellings criticized the Trump administration’s education policies at an Institute of Politics forum, warning that the administration’s moves could erode the relationship between higher education and the federal government.
How the Trump Administration’s Pressures on Higher Education Are Shaping Union Negotiations
Harvard’s unions for academic workers and graduate students are escalating contract fights over wages, immigration protections, and academic freedom as political pressure from the Trump administration reshapes bargaining across higher education.
Garber Tells Faculty DOJ Antisemitism Suit Has ‘Meritless’ Claims, Overlooks Harvard’s Efforts
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 sharply criticized the Department of Justice’s lawsuit accusing the University of tolerating antisemitism on Tuesday, telling faculty the case ignores Harvard’s response and lacks a strong factual basis, according to two attendees.
HKS Students Still Want Public Service. They Just Don’t Want Washington Right Now.
Students and faculty at HKS say the traditional pipeline from the school into the federal government has narrowed — and with it, the assumption that a degree from the school leads directly to a career in Washington.
In Photos: No Kings Protest Comes to Boston
Approximately 180,000 people gathered in Boston Common on Saturday afternoon for a “No Kings” protest, rallying against the Trump Administration.
Harvard Says DOJ Lawsuit Rehashes Failed Funding Fight, Urges Judge to Transfer Case
Harvard argued in a Thursday filing that the Justice Department’s latest lawsuit largely repackages the Trump administration’s earlier, unsuccessful effort to strip the University of federal funding over allegations it mishandled campus antisemitism.
HLS Affiliates Say DOJ’s Direct Hiring Policy for Prosecutors Expands Access, But Risks Oversight Gaps
Harvard Law School affiliates and former federal prosecutors say a new Department of Justice policy allowing U.S. Attorney offices to hire directly from law schools could expand access to public service careers — but warn it may come at the cost of essential training and mentorship.
Paul Ryan Critiques Harvard’s Approach to DEI, Links It to Broader Conservative Backlash at IOP Forum
Former U.S. House Speaker Paul D. Ryan argued Thursday that Harvard has become a cautionary example for conservatives, accusing the University of “hijacking” diversity and inclusion ideals with an “ideological” equity agenda.
Justice Department’s Case Against Harvard Rests on Shaky Ground, Experts Say
Legal experts say the Department of Justice will face a steep challenge in proving Harvard violated Title VI after the agency filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing the University of tolerating antisemitism on campus following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
‘We’re Flying Blind’: Harvard Researchers Warn of Risks after U.S. WHO Withdrawal
Harvard public health experts warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization is cutting off critical disease surveillance data, leaving researchers without the information they need to detect emerging global health threats.
‘I Love Both Institutions’: Harvard Veterans Caught in Pentagon-Harvard Rift Warn of Lasting Costs
Student veterans at Harvard Kennedy School blasted a new Department of Defense directive cutting academic partnerships with Harvard, saying the move would harm military education and deepen the civil-military divide.
Justice Department Sues Harvard Over Admissions Records
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Harvard on Friday, seeking a court order requiring the University to turn over admissions records requested as part of a federal civil rights review.
He Talked Markets at Harvard Law. Now Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed Chair Nominee.
Classmates say Kevin Warsh gravitated toward finance early on at Harvard Law School. Now, he is President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank.
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