Trump Administration Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law

The university had recently restarted talks with the White House regarding a potential deal after months of fighting in court.

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Can Donors Fill the Major Budget Holes Universities Face Under Trump?

In their fund-raising appeals, some schools are citing the vast sums in federal funding that they stand to lose. Others appear to be keeping mum to avoid angering the White House.

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Top American Academics Flock to Toronto as Trump Threatens U.S. Colleges

The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration.

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Harvard and University of Toronto Announce a Contingency Plan for Some International Students

Students at the Kennedy School of Government can study online or finish their degrees at the University of Toronto.

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University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

The Justice Department had demanded that James E. Ryan step down in order to help resolve a civil rights investigation into the school.

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Behind Closed Doors, Harvard Officials Debate a Risky Truce With Trump

The university is trying to avoid the appearance of appeasement, something other powerful institutions that made deals with President Trump found impossible.

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‘Are We Past Peak Harvard?’: 3 Writers Mull Higher Education’s Woes

Pondering the politics of universities, and their future.

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Harvard and Trump Restart Talks to Potentially End Bitter Dispute

Details about the discussions emerged after President Trump said the two sides, which have been locked in court battles for weeks, might reach a settlement soon.

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Negotiation or Capitulation? How Columbia Got Off Trump’s Hot Seat.

The university has largely complied with the administration’s demands, but has adjusted them in meaningful ways. One department offers a window into that effort.

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What Happens to Harvard if Trump Successfully Bars Its International Students?

If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become even harder to afford.

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