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An Update on Supporting Our International Students and Scholars

william — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:31:33 +0000

This is a critical step to protect the rights and opportunities of our international students and scholars, who are vital to the University’s mission and community.

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New funding threats

william — Tue, 06 May 2025 20:48:42 +0000

Today, we received another letter from the administration doubling down on demands that would impose unprecedented and improper control over Harvard University and would have chilling implications for higher education. Today’s letter makes new threats to illegally withhold funding for lifesaving research and innovation in retaliation against Harvard for filing its lawsuit on April 21.

Harvard will continue to comply with the law, promote and encourage respect for viewpoint diversity, and combat antisemitism in our community. Harvard will also continue to defend against illegal government overreach aimed at stifling research and innovation that make Americans safer and more secure.

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Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University

william — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:57:30 +0000

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Statement of AAU President: Harvard’s Refusal to Surrender Its Independence or Relinquish its Constitutional Rights

william — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:10:55 +0000

Statement from AAU President Barbara R. Snyder regarding Harvard's decision to stand up for academic freedom, freedom of expression, and institutional autonomy

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The Promise of American Higher Education

william — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:17:12 +0000

“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.”

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Our Resolve

william — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:18:01 +0000

Much is at stake here. In longstanding partnership with the federal government, we have launched and nurtured pathbreaking research that has made countless people healthier and safer, more curious and more knowledgeable, improving their lives, their communities, and our world.

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