Applying to Harvard Business School (HBS) is a highly competitive process, and a well-written Statement of Purpose (SOP) can make a significant difference. An SOP is your opportunity to showcase your leadership potential, career aspirations, and unique experiences. It should convey your motivation for pursuing an MBA at Harvard, highlighting why you are an ideal…
The logo for the Justice Department (AP Photo) The US Department of Justice’s Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has announced plans to visit ten university campuses in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents since October 2023. The initiative, led by Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Leo Terrell, aims…
Sunil Amrith (Photo courtesy: Yale News) Sunil Amrith, a renowned professor of History and chair of the South Asian Studies Council, is set to take over as the new director of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University. Starting March 1, 2025, Amrith will succeed Steven Wilkinson, who led the center…
Senate committee calls for defunding $3 million in Harvard research amid ‘woke’ criticism The Senate Commerce Committee is urging the defunding of over $3 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) research grants awarded to Harvard University, accusing some of the projects of promoting what it calls “far-left ideology.” The call for action follows an investigation…
NIH funding cuts threaten medical research at major US universities. (Getty Images) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a major funding reduction policy that could have widespread repercussions for research institutions across the United States. With a proposal to slash indirect costs for NIH-funded projects, the policy threatens the research infrastructure at universities…
XLRI Reports Highest Salary Growth The 2025 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, released on February 16, 2025, have revealed some startling results, with significant shifts in the pecking order of the world’s top business schools. The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School claimed the top spot for the second consecutive year, continuing its dominance in the…
NIH threatens funding cuts that could cripple Harvard’s vital research infrastructure. (Getty Images) Harvard researchers brace for impact as NIH threatens to cut crucial funding for shared labs, oversightHarvard University researchers are on edge as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has threatened to cut substantial federal support for overhead costs, a move that could…
Trump orders Harvard and US universities to monitor international students in pro-Palestine protests In a sweeping executive order issued Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump directed US universities, including Harvard, to monitor international students participating in pro-Palestine protests. The move is part of a broader initiative to combat antisemitism on college campuses, with specific attention given…
President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) President Donald Trump has appointed 10 new officials to key positions in the US Department of Education, signaling a strong push to challenge diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at top universities such as Harvard. The new team will focus on investigating the impact of these programs, especially at institutions…
50% of Harvard Graduates Now Choose Finance, Tech, and Consulting. (Getty Images) As the class of 2024 has now graduated, a striking shift took place at Harvard University. What was once a university that nurtured aspiring scholars, activists, and artists is now increasingly seen as a launchpad for careers in finance, consulting, and tech. In…