Harvard lays off student advisors and lecturers in SEAS staff cuts: Here’s how it is impacting learning

Harvard’s SEAS laid off 35 staff, including key student advisers and lecturers, impacting courses and mentorship. Programs like Engineering Without Borders face uncertainty, while faculty redistribute advising duties. Budget pressures, endowment taxes, and federal funding changes prompted the cuts, raising concerns over student support, experiential learning, and the long-term effect on Harvard’s personalized educational experience.