Harvard To Launch New Investigation Into Epstein’s Ties to Summers, Other University Affiliates
Harvard will open a new probe into former University President Lawrence H. Summers’ connections with convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey E. Epstein, after newly released documents revealed the two shared an unusually close relationship for several years, a Harvard spokesperson confirmed Tuesday night.
Harvard To Admit 50% Fewer Ph.D. Students in Science, Walking Back Deeper Cuts
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that it would reduce the number of Ph.D. admissions slots for the Science division by 50 percent for the current admissions cycle, walking back plans for even steeper cuts after faculty responded with frustration to the reductions.
Harvard Caribbean Club Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Goes On Despite GoFundMe Removal
The Harvard Caribbean Club has raised nearly $1,500 in donations to provide aid for countries affected by Hurricane Melissa, after facing problems due to conflicts with GoFundMe’s policies about raising funds for Cuba and Haiti — countries with sanctions from the United States and United Nations, respectively.
HUA Debuts Harvy, An AI-Powered Course Search Engine
The tool helps students find courses for the upcoming semester by recommending classes based on academic information they provide, and answers prompt-based questions about Harvard’s course offerings.
As Summers Sought Clandestine Relationship With Woman He Called a Mentee, Epstein Was His ‘Wing Man’
When former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers was pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman he described as a mentee, he turned to a longtime associate for guidance: convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein.
Climate Change Is Making Cambridge’s Winters ‘Weird,’ Local Sustainability Experts Say
Climate change is leading to warmer winters in Cambridge — meaning more snowfall, more flooding, and more headaches for residents, according to two local sustainability experts who spoke at the Cambridge Public Library on Tuesday.
College Kicks Off Harvard-Yale Spirit Week with Free Food and Merch
As the 141st annual Harvard-Yale football game approaches this Saturday, the College Events Board kicked off its spirit week with free merchandise and food at the Science Center Plaza Tuesday night, drawing nearly a thousand students.
As Summers Sought Clandestine Relationship With Woman He Called a Mentee, Epstein Was His ‘Wing Man’
When former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers was pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman he described as a mentee, he turned to a longtime associate for guidance: convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein.
Climate Change Is Making Cambridge’s Winters ‘Weird,’ Local Sustainability Experts Say
Climate change is leading to warmer winters in Cambridge — meaning more snowfall, more flooding, and more headaches for residents, according to two local sustainability experts who spoke at the Cambridge Public Library on Tuesday.
College Kicks Off Harvard-Yale Spirit Week with Free Food and Merch
As the 141st annual Harvard-Yale football game approaches this Saturday, the College Events Board kicked off its spirit week with free merchandise and food at the Science Center Plaza Tuesday night, drawing nearly a thousand students.
State Department Opens Inquiry into Harvard CAMLab After Former Employee Files Complaint
The State Department opened an inquiry into the Harvard Cognitive Aesthetics Media Lab, after a former employee filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the lab mishandled the admissions process for its visiting scholars program.
Free Food-Finding Website Veritasty Limited to Undergrads After Harvard Officials Share Privacy Concerns
Harvard College students hunting for a break from dining hall food now have a new tool at their disposal: Veritasty, an online map of events on campus with free food.
At IOP Talk, Former House Speaker McCarthy Says GOP, Dems Both Face Power Vacuums Ahead of 2028
Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said at a Harvard talk on Monday that his party needs to settle on new leaders and a clarified platform to succeed in the 2028 election cycle.
What Was Lost in the SEAS Layoffs
The news of the layoffs came in a scheduled message from the dean. Around 7:40 or 8 a.m., Yoon received another email from his manager requesting a meeting — he took it as another bad sign. He’d been setting up equipment for his course when he had to step away for the Zoom call.
Where Does Harvard’s Orientation for Activists Fit In Now?
With the Trump administration cracking down on diversity initiatives and administrators showing less tolerance for campus activism, it is unclear whether the program — as decades of students knew it — has a place in Harvard College’s future.
Harvard’s Funds Are Back. Can Its Scientists Trust the Government Again?
With funding at a constant risk of revocation, Harvard is not out of the clear — and researchers are still fighting for their futures.
Students Gather Nearly 500 Signatures in Support of Striking Custodians
Nearly 500 Harvard affiliates signed a petition on Tuesday in support of striking University custodians ahead of a new round of talks with Harvard negotiators on Wednesday.
Harvard Caribbean Club Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Goes On Despite GoFundMe Removal
The Harvard Caribbean Club has raised nearly $1,500 in donations to provide aid for countries affected by Hurricane Melissa, after facing problems due to conflicts with GoFundMe’s policies about raising funds for Cuba and Haiti — countries with sanctions from the United States and United Nations, respectively.
HUA Debuts Harvy, An AI-Powered Course Search Engine
The tool helps students find courses for the upcoming semester by recommending classes based on academic information they provide, and answers prompt-based questions about Harvard’s course offerings.
