The university is facing cuts of more than $2.6 billion in federal funding and has already taken other steps to save money.
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U.S. Tells Court It Plans to Deport Scientist to Russia
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained Feb. 16 at Logan Airport after failing to declare scientific samples she carried into the U.S.
Continue readingHarvard Adds to Legal Complaint Against Trump Administration
The university expanded its ongoing suit after the Trump administration said it would stop issuing grants to the school and promised to take another $450 million.
Continue readingTrump Administration Cuts Additional $450 Million in Grants to Harvard
The latest broadside from the federal government comes as Harvard faces multiple investigations from across the Trump administration.
Continue readingHarvard Argues It Has ‘Common Ground’ With Trump Administration
In a letter, Harvard’s president pointed to areas of agreement with the Trump administration, including a need for more “intellectual diversity.” He also argued Harvard is not partisan.
Continue readingHarvard Leaders See Only Bad Outcomes Ahead as They Battle Trump
Harvard could choose to either keep fighting or seek a deal with the administration. Its leaders are starting to realize that any path will very likely change the identity of the school.
Continue readingTrump Administration Disqualifies Harvard From Future Research Grants
A letter from Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said university leaders must demonstrate more responsible management before receiving additional federal grants.
Continue readingHarvard Signals It Will Resist Trump’s Efforts to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status
President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.
Continue readingTrump and Harvard Both Want ‘Viewpoint Diversity.’ What Does It Mean?
The administration has accused the university of lacking viewpoint diversity. Harvard is fighting its demands, but embracing the vague term.
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