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Harvard votes to cap A grades at 20 percent to fight inflation and shake elite education

Harvard votes to cap A grades at 20 percent to fight inflation and shake elite education

Harvard faculty are voting on a proposal to limit A grades to just 20% of students, targeting grade inflation and what supporters call declining standards. The debate is also fueled by outside political attention. Students oppose the idea, warning it will raise stress and discourage professors from offering rigorous coursework—an approach that could spread to other elite universities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Gunman with violence and mental health history opens fire near Harvard injuring two before being stopped

Gunman with violence and mental health history opens fire near Harvard injuring two before being stopped

Near Boston, a man with prior gun violence and mental health issues opened fire on a busy road close to Harvard University, striking two drivers with an assault-style weapon. Panic spread among motorists as the attack unfolded. A state trooper and a Marine veteran intervened and stopped the gunman, who now faces multiple charges.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Moon phases and sleep linked How studies explain the restless night

Moon phases and sleep linked How studies explain the restless night

Across cultures, full moons are long blamed for restless sleep and strange behavior. While science remains mixed, research published by Harvard Medical School and in Science Advances suggests moon phases may slightly affect sleep—people reportedly fell asleep later and slept less during certain phases. Still, effects appear small and may be influenced by other factors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Harvard study finds AI diagnoses beat two human doctors in emergency room tests

Harvard study finds AI diagnoses beat two human doctors in emergency room tests

A Harvard-backed study tests large language models across multiple medical scenarios, including real emergency room cases. The researchers report that at least one AI model performed more accurately than two human doctors, raising questions about how these systems could support urgent care workflows and where their limits may still be.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 4 May 2026
Harvard Student Launches Anti Grammarly Extension That Makes Emails Messy on Purpose

Harvard Student Launches Anti Grammarly Extension That Makes Emails Messy on Purpose

A Harvard Business School student has launched Sinceerly, an “anti-Grammarly” Chrome extension that deliberately introduces small errors into emails. Ben Horwitz says the goal is to counter the overly polished, AI-like tone many writing tools create, pushing messages to feel more human. The move flips the usual productivity script, raising fresh questions about authenticity and automated messaging.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
Harvard and Caltech reverse course reinstating SAT and ACT for admissions

Harvard and Caltech reverse course reinstating SAT and ACT for admissions

Harvard and Caltech are reintroducing SAT and ACT scores for admissions, joining a shift already underway at other elite US universities. Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown are also leaning back toward standardized testing to better spot talent from varied backgrounds. MIT reinstated tests after findings tied to Raj Chetty, despite criticism that test use could advantage wealthier applicants.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Trump administration ramps up Harvard probes over admissions discrimination and antisemitism claims

Trump administration ramps up Harvard probes over admissions discrimination and antisemitism claims

The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University. One probe examines allegations of racial discrimination in admissions after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. The second looks into claims of antisemitism on Harvard’s campus. The move signals a sharper Trump-era focus on how elite US schools handle sensitive admissions and speech issues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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