Researchers are alarmed that the move might upend a long-standing tradition of peer-review for grants.

The Trump administration has stated a willingness to “meet and confer” and consider “counterproposals” from Harvard in the ...

Spending more endowment money on taxes could also lead colleges to reduce financial aid, cutting off access to elite ...

The Harvard economic historian finds that differences in fertility rates in rich countries reflect the persistence of ...

Millions of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans are at risk of wage garnishment, which the administration ...

A new study suggests 3 weekly servings of french fries raises type 2 diabetes risk by 20 percent, but baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes have no effect.

One set of housing advocates wants to repeal the ban on local rent control. Another wants to lift a big barrier to moderately ...

When a college tour guide spoke up about the origins of the town where the university is located, the talk was actually the ...

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a Somergloom music fest and fun plays – “Reefer Madness ...

Cambridge's transportation commissioner says 20-30 of the raised hunks of asphalt infrastructure are on the way, and the town ...

Scientific breakthroughs are fueling new hope in women’s health. But experts warn that persistent gaps in funding and access could stall that progress.

Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act 35 years ago, but this year they cut Medicaid, and my future is uncertain ...