Harvard College
Coverage of Harvard College in the Nexus archive.
- Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure
President Donald Trump announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, following Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as director of national intelligence. McDonald previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in the SDNY and as director of enforcement at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell.
- Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure
President Donald Trump announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, succeeding Jay Clayton, who was nominated to serve in Trump's cabinet. McDonald has prior experience as an assistant U.S. attorney in the SDNY and at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and is affiliated with Sullivan & Cromwell, where he is a senior partner.
- Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades
Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades starting in fall 2027, with a mandatory cap of roughly 20% to curb grade inflation. The cap will be implemented under an agreed '20 plus four' formula, limiting A grades to 24 students per class of 100 undergraduates. This change aims to preserve the value of top-tier academic achievement.