In a significant move against grade inflation, more than two-thirds of Harvard University faculty voted to cap A-grades at 20% of class enrollments, effective in fall 2027. This decision, supported by roughly 70% of faculty, aims to address rising grade averages, which have seen about 60% of undergraduate grades as A in recent years. Alisha Holland, co-chair of the faculty panel, emphasized the need for faculty to adapt their grading systems ahead of the policy's implementation. However, students have largely opposed the cap, with nearly 85% of respondents in a student government survey expressing concerns that this change will heighten academic stress and competitiveness. Eli Johnson-Visio, a senior, stated that the cap would negatively impact student morale. Conversely, some students, like Zoe Yu, welcome the change, believing it will enhance the academic rigor at Harvard. This vote may influence other elite institutions to consider similar measures, as seen in past proposals from Yale University and others.