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Two Harvard Students Named 2025 Truman Scholars

Harvard juniors Eva C. Frazier ’26 and Ashley C. Adirika ’26 were named Truman Scholars, a $30,000 award gifted to college students who exemplify the “future of public service leadership.”


Judge Allison Burroughs Will Oversee Harvard’s Federal Funding Lawsuit. It’s Not Her First Harvard Assignment.

Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs, a Barack Obama appointee who ruled to uphold Harvard’s race-conscious admissions policies in 2019,  will oversee the lawsuit Harvard brought on Monday against the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze.


After Communication Breakdown, Task Force on Antisemitism Will Not Meet With Boston This Week

Officials from the Department of Justice task force on antisemitism were set to meet with Boston city leadership on Wednesday, but without communication from Washington, a city official confirmed that the meeting is no longer scheduled for this week.


Harvard Spends Record Amount on Lobbying in First Quarter of 2025 As It Fends Off Federal Threats

Harvard spent $230,000 on federal lobbying in the first quarter of 2025 — its highest quarterly total since George W. Bush’s presidency — as the University tries to fortify itself against attacks from Congress and the White House.

Two Harvard Students Named 2025 Truman Scholars

Harvard juniors Eva C. Frazier ’26 and Ashley C. Adirika ’26 were named Truman Scholars, a $30,000 award gifted to college students who exemplify the “future of public service leadership.”

Garber Joins More Than 180 University Leaders in Statement Against ‘Political Interference’ With Higher Ed

Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 signed a statement denouncing “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education on Tuesday.

6-Time NBA Champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Speak at Harvard’s 2025 Class Day

Six-time NBA champion and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will address graduating seniors as this year’s Class Day speaker on May 28, the Alumni Affairs and Development office announced on Tuesday.

Judge Allison Burroughs Will Oversee Harvard’s Federal Funding Lawsuit. It’s Not Her First Harvard Assignment.

Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs, a Barack Obama appointee who ruled to uphold Harvard’s race-conscious admissions policies in 2019,  will oversee the lawsuit Harvard brought on Monday against the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze.

After Communication Breakdown, Task Force on Antisemitism Will Not Meet With Boston This Week

Officials from the Department of Justice task force on antisemitism were set to meet with Boston city leadership on Wednesday, but without communication from Washington, a city official confirmed that the meeting is no longer scheduled for this week.

Harvard Students Recycle and Swap Items at Annual Earth Day Event

Harvard students celebrated Earth Day at the Office for Sustainability’s annual celebration on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.

Harvard Spends Record Amount on Lobbying in First Quarter of 2025 As It Fends Off Federal Threats

Harvard spent $230,000 on federal lobbying in the first quarter of 2025 — its highest quarterly total since George W. Bush’s presidency — as the University tries to fortify itself against attacks from Congress and the White House.