In a world of think-tank resumes and siloed expertise, David Cutler has carved a career that defies academic convention. He’s not just one of the most respected health economists in the US—he’s a builder of policy, an architect of reform, and, as of 2025, the interim dean of Social Sciences at Harvard University.Cutler stepped into…
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is undergoing a leadership shakeup at a critical moment. Lawrence D. Bobo, Dean of Social Science since 2018, will step down from his role and take a sabbatical during the 2025–26 academic year. The decision, confirmed in an internal communication by FAS Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra, comes after…
US court halts Trump’s visa crackdown on Harvard’s international students A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal standoff between one of the world’s most prestigious universities and the current US administration. The ruling,…
Visa revocation halted for Harvard students A federal judge on Friday granted Harvard University a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke its ability to enroll international students. The ruling temporarily halts the Department of Homeland Security’s May 22 action that stripped Harvard of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification—a move…
Why Harvard is negotiating with Trump after months of US legal and funding clashes After months of fierce legal battles and deep financial strain, Harvard University has reopened negotiations with the Trump administration, signaling a potential turning point in one of the most high-profile confrontations between a US president and an academic institution. The renewed…
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students, delivering the Ivy League school another victory as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House. The order from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston preserves the ability of Harvard to host…
US President Donald Trump on Friday signaled that a potential agreement with Harvard University may be reached within a week, potentially ending the White House’s aggressive campaign against the nation’s oldest and richest university. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that negotiations with Harvard are ongoing and progressing positively. “Harvard has…
The US News & World Report has released its 2025-2026 Best Global Universities rankings, assessing over 2,250 institutions across more than 100 countries. This comprehensive evaluation is based on academic research output, global and regional reputation, and subject-specific performance metrics sourced from Clarivate’s Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics.According to the…
Campus of Harvard University in Cambridge. (AP Photo) The US Senate Finance Committee has unveiled a proposal to raise the endowment tax on wealthy private universities to 8 percent, a move that could cost Harvard University an estimated $200 million annually. The proposed legislation, part of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” marks a…
A federal judge in Boston has extended a block on President Donald Trump’s executive order barring foreign students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University, calling into question the administration’s motives and its authority to interfere with academic institutions.At the center of the legal clash is a larger battle over autonomy, academic…