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Harvard Cuts A Grades Amid Grade Inflation Concerns

2/2/2026

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  • Harvard University reduced the share of A grades in the fall semester from 60.2% to 53.4%, according to The Harvard Crimson.
  • The change followed a report addressing grade inflation that noted more than 60% of grades were A's, up from two decades ago.
  • Dean Amanda Claybaugh reassured faculty that the reduction would not negatively affect teaching evaluations.
  • A faculty committee will present grading policy recommendations for a vote.