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Harvard Asks Judge to Toss Admissions Lawsuit, Citing Procedural Failures
Harvard’s lawyers argued that the Department of Justice failed to follow procedures to obtain individual applicant data before filing suit against the University in February, asking a federal judge to dismiss the case on Thursday.
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.
Harvard Keeps Restrictions on Race in Alumni Interview Reports Despite Pushback
Harvard is keeping restrictions on what alumni interviewers can include about applicants’ race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin in their reports for a second admissions cycle, despite months of criticism from alumni over the policy.
1,600 Harvard Alumni Petition to Reverse Restrictions on Admissions Interview Reports
More than 1,600 Harvard alumni signed a petition urging Harvard to rescind restrictions barring alumni interviewers from referencing an applicant’s race, ethnicity, or religion in their reports before the fall 2026 admissions cycle.
Trump Is Probing Harvard’s China-Linked Financial Aid. Here’s What the Numbers Show.
The Justice Department says Harvard may have favored Chinese students with China-linked aid. But only about $4 million in disclosed gifts explicitly names Chinese or Hong Kong students.
Harvard’s Sticker Price is Rising Faster Each Year — and Faster Than Inflation
Harvard College is raising its sticker price at a rate that now consistently outstrips inflation, following a recent stretch of increases that have grown larger each year.
‘It Was Him Personally’: How Sherman Holcombe Organized Harvard’s Dining Workers Into a Campus Force
When Harvard management suspended dining hall worker Sherman L. Holcombe in 1976, it pointed to a tray of cauliflower au gratin, prepared too early.
Harvard Visitas Draws Mixed Reviews as Students Compare Peer Admit Weekends
Admitted students to Harvard’s Class of 2030 said this year’s Visitas felt less structured than admitted student programs at peer institutions, with several describing the College’s looser format as both a draw and a drawback.
Harvard College Admissions Dean Says South Emerging as Key Pipeline for Harvard
Students from the American South are making up a growing share of Harvard’s incoming classes, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said Sunday, pointing to a geographic shift in the makeup of the Class of 2030.
Inside Harvard’s Global Pipeline: How a Handful of Schools Feed the College’s International Ranks
Harvard College’s global reach spans 150 countries — but an analysis finds its international pipeline is highly concentrated, with many students coming from just a few countries and a limited number of high schools.