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Alan Garber, Atul Gawande Praise Harvard’s Fight Against Trump in Alumni Day Speeches
University President Alan M. Garber ’76 affirmed Harvard’s fight against the Trump administration in his address at Harvard’s Alumni Day on Friday, drawing roars from the crowd.
Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Banning International Students From Entering U.S. on Harvard Visas
A federal judge granted Harvard’s request for a temporary restraining order hours after the University asked her to block the Trump administration’s Wednesday proclamation banning international students from entering the United States on Harvard-sponsored visas.
Harvard Asks Judge To Block Trump Proclamation Banning Entry of New International Students
Harvard filed an amended complaint in federal court Thursday evening, accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against the school by barring international students from entering the United States on visas to attend Harvard.
Trump Issues Proclamation Banning International Students at Harvard From Entering U.S.
United States President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday evening barring foreign students from entering the United States to attend Harvard, citing national security concerns and accusing the University of failing to comply with federal agencies.
Harvard Files for Preliminary Injunction In Lawsuit Against DHS
Harvard asked a federal judge on Wednesday to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the United States Department of Homeland Security from revoking its certification to host international students, warning of irreparable harm to the University and its affiliation.
Garber Defends Leadership Changes and DEI Office Renaming, Denies Political Pressure
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 acknowledged concerns that the dismissal of two faculty directors at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in March and the renaming of the University’s diversity office appeared to some as concessions to the Trump administration, but declined to explain either decision.
Garber Defends International Students, Pledges Continued Support Amid Legal Battle
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 vowed to defend the University’s international students in an interview Friday morning after the Department of Homeland Security moved to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll them.
Harvard Revokes Tenure From Francesca Gino, Business School Professor Accused of Data Fraud
Harvard revoked tenure from Francesca Gino, the Harvard Business School professor who has been fighting data fraud allegations for nearly four years, and ended her employment at the University last week, a Harvard spokesperson confirmed.
Trump Administration Threatens To Pull Last of Harvard’s Federal Contracts
The Trump administration is prepared to direct federal agencies to cancel an estimated $100 million in remaining federal contracts with Harvard and seek alternative vendors, The New York Times reported Tuesday morning.
Harvard Is Fighting Trump In Court, Again. Here’s What to Know.
The Trump administration abruptly ended Harvard’s ability to enroll international students on Thursday — jeopardizing the legal status of more than one in four students on campus. Less than a day later, the University swung back in court.
After Day of Uncertainty, Harvard’s International Students Mingle at Queen’s Head Pub, but HIO Faces Backlog of Fearful Calls
One day after the Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard’s authorization to enroll international students, more than 75 international students gathered for food and company at a Friday evening event co-hosted by the Dean of Students Office and the Woodbridge International Society.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin From Revoking Harvard’s Ability To Enroll International Students
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to Harvard in its suit to block the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke its authorization to enroll international students.
Harvard Sues Trump Admin Over International Enrollment Block
Harvard sued the Trump administration Friday morning and plans to file a temporary restraining order shortly to stop the Department of Homeland Security from revoking its certification to enroll international students.
Trump Admin Revokes Harvard’s Authorization To Enroll International Students
The Trump administration revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students on Thursday, dramatically escalating the administration’s fight with the University and threatening thousands of current students.
Trump Admin Lawyer Concedes Removal of HMS Professors’ Research from Federal Website Violated First Amendment
A government lawyer conceded that the removal of two Harvard Medical School professors’ research from a federal website constituted “viewpoint discrimination” — a violation of the First Amendment — at a Wednesday hearing in Boston.
Harvard Affinity Groups Plan Commencement Celebrations Without University Support
At least six Harvard affinity groups will host unofficial celebrations for students graduating next week following the University’s decision to revoke funding and space for the annual traditions.
HHS Freezes $60 Million in Federal Grants to Harvard in Third Round of Trump Cuts
The United States Department of Health and Human Services cut an additional $60 million in multi-year grants to Harvard over allegations of campus antisemitism and racial discrimination on Monday.
House Republicans Investigate Harvard’s Collaborations With China
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party opened an investigation on Monday into Harvard’s partnerships with organizations accused of having ties to the CCP.
Harvard Paid Claudine Gay $1.3 Million in 2023, Financial Disclosures Show
Former Harvard President Claudine Gay earned more than $1.3 million in 2023 — which spanned the end of her term as Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean and all six months of her short-lived presidency — according to the University’s annual tax disclosures.
Harvard, Kestenbaum Agree to Confidential Settlement in Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard and lawyers representing Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum in his Title VI lawsuit against the University reached a settlement on Thursday, ending Kestenbaum’s 16-month legal fight against Harvard.
With Grants Frozen, Harvard Allocates $250 Million From Central Budget To Keep Research Afloat
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced Wednesday that the University will allocate $250 million in funding over the next year to support research impacted by the Trump administration’s freeze on nearly $3 billion in grants and contracts.
Harvard President Alan Garber To Take 25% Pay Cut as University Faces Budget Crunch
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 will take a voluntary 25 percent pay cut for fiscal year 2026 as the University stares down the Trump administration’s nearly $3 billion funding cut.
David Deming, Kennedy School Professor and Kirkland House Dean, Named Next Dean of Harvard College
Harvard Kennedy School professor David J. Deming will serve as the next dean of Harvard College, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra announced in a Tuesday afternoon email.
Trump Admin Slashes Additional $450 Million in Federal Funding to Harvard
The Trump administration froze another $450 million in federal grants and contracts to Harvard on Tuesday, accusing the University of failing to take action on antisemitism and discrimination against white people on campus.
Garber Condemns Federal Grant Disqualification but Says Harvard Shares ‘Common Ground’ With McMahon
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 reaffirmed on Monday that the University would not bow to interference from the Trump administration — even as he suggested the University and the government “share common ground.”