A graduate’s cap bearing the message “Learn to Change the World” was a standout sight during Harvard University’s commencement ceremony on May 29, 2025, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The celebratory event took place amidst increasing tensions between Harvard and the Trump administration, following the administration’s directive to terminate federal contracts worth around $100 million.
‘IMPACTFUL MOVE:’ In a significant initiative to address longstanding grade inflation, Harvard faculty have decided to limit the allocation of ‘A’ grades to 20% of students.
‘CHOOSING LIFE:’ A middle school student in Colorado claims she was prohibited from presenting a poem with a pro-life theme to her class.
‘QUESTIONABLE FUNDS:’ A substantial grant linked to the Southern Poverty Law Center is under scrutiny after a watchdog group revealed its connections to middle school programs.
The Southern Poverty Law Center wields considerable influence over educational programs. In a related matter, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and SPLC interim President and CEO Bryan Fair are featured in a composite image, as the Justice Department advances legal action against the SPLC.
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