The Future Leaders in Law Program is a yearlong pre-law initiative that brings together individuals with a range of lived experiences, primarily individuals from first-generation and less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. This yearlong program begins with a weeklong residential fellowship at Harvard Law School (HLS) that helps prepare participants to apply for admission to law schools nationwide.
This program is fully funded, with all costs covered to participate, including transportation, lodging, and preparation materials. We will provide need-based assistance for law school application fees, LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) reports, and the LSAT administration. In addition, a $3,000 stipend will be awarded upon successful program completion.
Trump To Sign Order To Cancel Visas of International Students Who Broke Laws in Pro-Palestine Protests
President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to identify and deport international students who broke laws during pro-Palestine protests. The order mandates universities to monitor international students for potential criminal activity and requests federal agencies to address antisemitism on campuses. While visas were not immediately canceled, the administration signaled stricter enforcement. Harvard, among other universities, may face investigations, particularly over antisemitic vandalism. The order coincides with broader federal efforts to cut funding for institutions supporting critical race theory and other "divisive measures."
Eliot Hodges ’25 wins Churchill Scholarship
Eliot Hodges, a Harvard College student from Denver, has been named a Churchill Scholar for the 2025-26 academic year. The prestigious scholarship will fund his one-year M.A.St. in pure mathematics at the University of Cambridge. Hodges, a Mathematics concentrator at Harvard, has conducted research in arithmetic statistics and is president of the Harvard Undergraduate Mathematics Association. He also studies cello and performs occasionally. The Churchill Scholarship, established in 1963, promotes U.S.–U.K. collaboration in science and technology, in line with Sir Winston Churchill’s vision.
Taeku and Shirley Lee named faculty deans of Dunster House
Taeku and Shirley Lee have been appointed the new faculty deans of Dunster House at Harvard, starting July 1. Taeku is a professor of Government at Harvard and the president of the American Political Science Association. Shirley has a strong background in K–12 education. Taeku’s research focuses on racial and ethnic politics, identity, and inequality, while Shirley has worked on understanding how young adults learn. The couple expressed their excitement about joining the Dunster community and look forward to contributing to its unique environment.
Trump Orders Agencies To Target Universities Over Antisemitism Complaints, ‘Monitor’ International Students
By Annabel M. Yu and Sheerea X. Yu
President Trump issued an executive order directing universities, including Harvard, to monitor international students for potential criminal or terrorist activity, particularly in relation to pro-Palestine activism. The order requires federal agencies to compile reports on antisemitism-related civil rights violations and support universities in investigating and deporting international students found breaking laws. While it does not explicitly cancel visas, it leaves room for legal actions leading to deportations. This move follows previous executive orders targeting universities, including attempts to end diversity programs and freeze federal grants. Harvard has yet to comment on the order.
Harvard Begins Reviewing National Science Foundation Grants, Expanding Response to Trump’s Orders
By William C. Mao and Veronica H. Paulus
Harvard Vice Provost for Research John H. Shaw informed faculty that the university would review National Science Foundation grants following an NSF directive to halt activities prohibited under President Trump’s executive orders. While Trump rescinded a proposed freeze on federal grants, stop-work orders on diversity-related research remain. The NSF’s directive impacts Harvard’s $56 million in annual funding, barring DEIA-related activities. In response, Harvard is expanding its assessment of grant compliance and plans to launch a website with guidance for researchers navigating evolving federal restrictions.
Visual Arts Colloquium Hum 20 Will Become Department-Level HAA 10 in the Fall
This article discusses the restructuring of Harvard’s interdisciplinary art history course, Humanities 20, into HAA 10 under the History of Art and Architecture department. Originally designed to incorporate faculty from various humanities disciplines, Hum 20 struggled with faculty recruitment and declining enrollment. The shift aims to provide more stability, improve student understanding of the course’s focus, and better align with art history’s role in the humanities. HAA 10 will be required for HAA concentrators but open to all students, with no enrollment cap and a more structured thematic approach.
Harvard Law Students Hit by Federal Hiring Freeze, Face Rescinded Summer Internships and Job Offers
Harvard Law School students faced job and internship losses after President Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order froze federal hiring, forcing agencies to rescind offers. The freeze impacts both paid and unpaid internships, with departments like the DOJ canceling positions. While federal clerkships remain unaffected, students relying on federal employment face uncertainty. Some, like Julia Kepczynska, are now seeking opportunities abroad. The hiring pause also affects full-time job offers, including the DOJ’s Honors Program, raising concerns about long-term career plans for HLS graduates.
Op Eds: From CAFH Leadership: Harvard Settlements Are No Threat to Academic Freedom — Yet
By Jeffrey S. Flier, Eric S. Maskin, and Steven A. Pinker. Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology. Eric S. Maskin is the Adams University Professor and Professor of Economics and Mathematics. Jeffrey S. Flier is the Higginson Professor of Physiology and Medicine and was the dean of Harvard Medical School from 2007 to 2016. They write on behalf of the executive committee of the Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard (CAFH).
Harvard’s settlements addressing antisemitism concerns have raised fears about academic freedom, particularly due to the adoption of the IHRA’s broad definition of antisemitism. Critics worry that the definition could be used to penalize certain opinions rather than protect against discrimination. While Harvard’s policies aim to safeguard free speech and academic inquiry, the inclusion of specific speech guidelines creates uncertainty. The university must strictly enforce its anti-discrimination policies without restricting academic debate to uphold its commitment to free expression while addressing legitimate concerns of harassment and bias.
Op Eds: The Mission of Harvard in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Charles R. Nesson. Charles R. Nesson ’60 is the William F. Weld Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Founder of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
This piece argues that as AI advances, Harvard must prioritize fostering uniquely human qualities—empathy, moral depth, and emotional intelligence—over mere knowledge transmission. While AI excels in processing information, it cannot replicate human trust, deliberation, or ethical reasoning. The author highlights a classroom model, JuryX, that cultivates these traits through structured discussion and trust-building exercises. Harvard, they argue, must lead in strengthening human connection to counteract society’s increasing dependence on screens and algorithms. The goal is not to compete with AI but to embrace and nurture what makes us distinctly human.
Columns: Harvard’s Professors Aren’t the Problem — The Lecture Is
This article critiques Harvard’s traditional lecture model, arguing that it creates an impersonal divide between students and faculty, stifling engagement and interaction. Large class sizes and passive learning leave many students anonymous, while meaningful faculty-student connections are often limited to those who attend office hours. The author suggests professors should incorporate more dynamic participation methods, such as rapid-fire responses and proactive questioning. Additionally, Harvard should invest in hiring more faculty to shrink class sizes. If institutional changes are slow, students must take the initiative to foster engagement themselves.
Op Eds: Harvard Educated Eight Presidents — Why not a Philosopher King?
This op-ed argues that Harvard overemphasizes quantitative knowledge in its Government curriculum, neglecting the normative and philosophical foundations crucial for leadership. With only one required political theory course, the author warns that future leaders may be trained in technical efficiency but lack moral reasoning. While data science and empirical skills are valuable, governance demands an understanding of ethics and human flourishing. The piece calls for a stronger integration of political theory and normative inquiry to ensure Harvard’s graduates—who often enter politics—are equipped to lead with both expertise and wisdom.
How To Live Without TikTok
This lighthearted piece suggests alternative hobbies to replace TikTok, especially given its recent bans. It humorously compares the app’s instability to a “toxic situationship” and recommends activities like reading beyond BookTok trends, taking thoughtful walks, listening to podcasts, and trying puzzles to engage the mind. DIY crafts, scrapbooking, and joining new extracurriculars are also encouraged as creative and social outlets. The article playfully acknowledges TikTok’s influence while emphasizing the value of offline activities, self-reflection, and hands-on creativity in a digital world.
Bill Gates' Harvard professor ‘wasn't surprised' he dropped out: ‘I just wish I'd invested in him'
Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard after three semesters to found Microsoft, made a lasting impression on his professor, Harry Lewis, with his maturity and inquisitive nature. Gates, who questioned adults and thrived on challenges, was pushed by his peers' superior math skills during his time at Harvard. His curiosity led him to solve a mathematical problem, the pancake problem, which he improved upon and had published in 1979. Despite doubts about his own abilities, Gates went on to build Microsoft into a $3.2 trillion company, becoming a billionaire by 31.
Who can save us from social media? At this point, perhaps just us.
In his excerpt from Superbloom, Nicholas Carr discusses the overwhelming influence of social media on society, warning that its rapid rise has made regulation nearly impossible. He critiques how platforms thrive on polarization, distraction, and dysfunction, making meaningful reform difficult. Carr points to attempts at regulation, such as the EU's privacy laws, but highlights their ineffectiveness in changing user behavior. He introduces the concept of "frictional design," suggesting ways to slow down online interactions to foster more deliberative behavior. However, he acknowledges that ingraining these changes into a system now deeply embedded in society may prove insurmountable, suggesting that true change may lie in altering our own behavior rather than the technology itself.
The script successful couples use to solve conflict, from a Harvard professor who teaches an award-winning class on how to talk to people
According to The Gottman Institute, nearly 70% of relationship conflicts stem from perpetual problems. Long-term successful couples are better at managing both minor and deeper issues. Alison Wood Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor, emphasizes that couples need a toolkit for conflict management, as it’s an ongoing challenge. In her book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she suggests three key steps for resolving conflict: repeat back what your partner says, validate their feelings, and calmly express your own side. Validating feelings helps partners feel heard, fostering understanding and resolution.
Harvard-Led Breakthrough Brings Faster, Safer TB Treatments to the World
A groundbreaking international trial led by Harvard Medical School has developed three new drug regimens for treating rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (TB). These all-oral treatments are safer, more effective, and shorter than previous options, replacing toxic daily injections. The regimens, tested across seven countries, have shown 85-90% success rates, significantly improving TB care. With reduced costs and broader access, these treatments are a major step toward combating TB globally, especially in high-risk groups like pregnant women and those with HIV. The endTB trial, supported by global health organizations, offers renewed hope for millions.
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