Harvard postpones grading reform until 2027, introduces SAT+ grade Harvard College has postponed its widely discussed grading reform until fall 2027 and introduced a new “SAT+” grade, marking a major revision in its plan to combat grade inflation. The announcement was made by Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh, according to a report Harvard Crimson.The…
Every student has experienced this at one point or another. Hours are spent studying a subject, only to find that most of it is lost right after the exam. The problem is often seen as a lack of effort. But research suggests the problem may lie elsewhere, in how learning is approached.According to Harvard University,…
Why did Harvard Law contract negotiations stall after 19 months? After nearly 19 months of negotiations, Harvard Law School’s clinical staff and university administration have made limited progress toward finalizing their first labor contract, highlighting deep divisions over core employment and academic issues. According to a report, despite more than 100 proposals being exchanged, only…
A new flashpoint in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education has emerged, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The U.S. Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, intensifying scrutiny of the university’s admissions practices and handling of campus hostility.The action, brought by the department’s…
In the crowded space of imagination for American higher education, there is one name that keeps rising above the noise. It is a name that is bigger than the university. It is a cultural ideal, a generational synonym for excellence, and for many, the ultimate educational experience.Latest 2026 A survey of college hopes and worries…
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that the institution failed to address antisemitism on campus and violated federal civil rights law. The complaint was filed Friday in a federal court in Massachusetts.According to the lawsuit, the government is seeking to freeze existing federal grants to Harvard and…
Harvard’s new deal gives custodians more pay. Harvard University trustees have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 32BJ, ending nearly six months of contentious negotiations. Harvard Crimson. The agreement includes the largest wage increase for Harvard custodians in twenty years, an endorsement bonus, fully funded health care benefits,…
Harvard SEAS layoffs disrupt labs, courses, student projects. Recent layoffs at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have begun to affect research activities, coursework, and student organizations, with staff shortages leaving laboratories with fewer technicians and less equipment maintenance.According to a report by The Harvard Crimson, the cuts were announced…
Under the new cap policy, student club approval at Harvard Law School was tightened. Harvard Law School has introduced a new policy that limits the number of officially recognized student organizations to about 90, citing financial and administrative limitations on auditing and monitoring club accounts. The ruling, which took effect during the current student body’s…