The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

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The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.

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All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.

A top administrator at the university’s College of Dental Medicine recommended Karyna Shuliak for an advanced residency program, which he oversaw.

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Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.

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Ball State University is the latest institution to agree to pay workers who lost their jobs over their posts about the conservative activist.

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Making the case for a “useless” education.

We deserve an A-minus for effort.

College education does almost nothing to develop the sense that what we do in our day-to-day lives resonates with people beyond ourselves.

Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.

The generation that grew up with A.I. hates it.

Lessons from the first graduating A.I. class.