On the Media The Harvard Plan is Back. Episode 1: And So It Begins...
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Oct 31, 2025 
Ryan Enos, a political scientist at Harvard, shares insights on campus politics and the faculty's fight against government pressures. Genetics professor Kamila Naxerova highlights the impact of federal funding cuts on her cancer research lab. Kit Parker, a bioengineering professor and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, discusses the challenges of academic freedom and the importance of conservative voices in campus debates. Together, they navigate the intricate dynamics between politics, funding, and educational integrity at Harvard.
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Harvard Said No And Sued
- Harvard publicly rejected the administration's demands in a direct email from President Alan Garber.
- The university then sued to restore billions in research funding rather than capitulate or negotiate immediately.
Coordinate Public Solidarity
- Universities should coordinate public solidarity to resist political overreach and protect academic independence.
- Alan Garber and hundreds of presidents signed a unified message opposing unprecedented government interference.
Scientists Faced Sudden Funding Cuts
- NIH funding payments stopped abruptly, forcing labs into weeks of limbo and staffing uncertainty.
- Kamila Naxerova had to ask recent hires to leave and rely on limited bridge funding from Harvard.
