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Police Investigating After Man Uses Axe To Threaten Pro-Palestine Protesters in Harvard Square

The Cambridge Police Department is investigating a confrontation at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Harvard Square last weekend after a video posted to social media showed a man who appeared to be wielding an axe and threatening protesters.

In Open Letter, More Than 360 Academics Blast Cancellation of Harvard Educational Review Issue on Palestine

More than 360 academics from universities worldwide signed an open letter blasting a Harvard publishing group for abruptly canceling a special issue about Palestine and education — and urged the publisher to publicly acknowledge the decision as “anti-Palestinian discrimination.”


‘Harder for All of Us’: Confusion Reigns After Harvard Excludes 900 Grad Students From Union

Harvard removed more than 900 students on research-based stipends from representation under its graduate student union in July. More than a month later, they’re still searching for clarity — and getting few answers.


How Grievances at the Harvard Law Review Became Ammunition for the White House

A string of leaks this spring made the Law Review a target for the Trump administration. But the same fights — over the Israel-Palestine conflict, race, and meritocracy — have a longer history inside its own walls.


Harvard Will Open New Muslim, Hindu Prayer Spaces After Years of Uneven Access

For years, Harvard’s only dedicated spaces for Muslim and Hindu worship were in a dormitory basement. This fall, the University will open two new prayer spaces following April recommendations from two internal task forces to overhaul its approach to religious life on campus.


CPS Announces 3 Finalists in Superintendent Search, Including Current Interim Superintendent

Cambridge Public Schools announced three finalists in its search for a permanent superintendent on Monday, including current interim superintendent David G. Murphy and two experienced administrators from other Massachusetts public school districts.

‘Harder for All of Us’: Confusion Reigns After Harvard Excludes 900 Grad Students From Union

Harvard removed more than 900 students on research-based stipends from representation under its graduate student union in July. More than a month later, they’re still searching for clarity — and getting few answers.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for Garber’s Resignation Over Potential Trump Deal

California Governor Gavin C. Newsom wrote on social media on Tuesdya that Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 should resign over reports that the University was nearing a deal with the Trump administration.

How Grievances at the Harvard Law Review Became Ammunition for the White House

A string of leaks this spring made the Law Review a target for the Trump administration. But the same fights — over the Israel-Palestine conflict, race, and meritocracy — have a longer history inside its own walls.

Colombian Presidential Candidate and HKS Grad Miguel Uribe Dies at 39 After Campaign Shooting

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential candidate with a 2022 degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, died Monday of injuries sustained from a June shooting at a campaign event. He was 39.

Harvard Will Open New Muslim, Hindu Prayer Spaces After Years of Uneven Access

For years, Harvard’s only dedicated spaces for Muslim and Hindu worship were in a dormitory basement. This fall, the University will open two new prayer spaces following April recommendations from two internal task forces to overhaul its approach to religious life on campus.

CPS Announces 3 Finalists in Superintendent Search, Including Current Interim Superintendent

Cambridge Public Schools announced three finalists in its search for a permanent superintendent on Monday, including current interim superintendent David G. Murphy and two experienced administrators from other Massachusetts public school districts.

Trump Expands Race Data Disclosure Requirements, Putting Harvard Admissions Under Scrutiny Again

Harvard and all other American universities will now be required to submit data proving that they do not consider race in admissions, following a Thursday memorandum from President Donald Trump.