Experts Warn of FERPA Hurdles During Harvard Lawsuit Over DOJ Admissions Documents

Through Sharelle B. McNair February 16, 2026 Although Harvard has refused to budge, legal experts insist the lawsuit “has nothing to do with protecting the civil rights of any student.” After the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University over allegations that the school is not complying with its 2023 affirmative […]

Harvard Research: How Low Immigration Could Affect Housing Demand

On Tuesday, Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) has updated an August homeownership and household growth report with an addendum adding a low-immigration scenario. Under the low-immigration scenario, the number of homeowners would decline by about 88,000 to 99,000 per year compared to a baseline scenario that assumes historical immigration levels. The number […]

India’s 8% growth is a dream figure, but sustained reforms are crucial for jobs: Gita Gopinath

India’s recent economic growth of over 8% is a “dream figure” for most countries, but maintaining this momentum will require continued structural reforms, job creation and skills development, said Gita Gopinath, professor of economics at Harvard University, on the sidelines of the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2025.Gopinath, after his meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala […]

US Homeland Security blocks Harvard’s ability to register international students

File photo: A representation of the Business School Campus from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US | Photocredit: Faith Ninivaggi The government of US President Donald Trump has the ability of Harvard University to register international students, and will force existing students to switch to other schools or to lose their legal status, the Ministry […]