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FDA Approves New Drug for Treating Most Common Type of Lung Cancer, Based on Broad Institute Research

The Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval on Wednesday for a new drug developed by researchers at the Broad Institute that treats non-small cell lung cancer — the most common type of lung cancer, which had until recently few treatments.


College Removes Finding of Hazing Against Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, but Keeps Sanctions in Place

Harvard College reversed its judgement that the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra violated its hazing policies after a group of students in the orchestra appealed the original decision, according to an email sent to HRO members on Friday and obtained by The Crimson.


BU Groups Rally for Sanctuary Campus After Student Says He Called ICE on Allston Workers

Roughly 140 Boston University students rallied at BU’s Marsh Plaza on Friday afternoon before marching to the house of the school’s president, Melissa L. Gilliam, to demand she make BU a sanctuary campus to protect students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


Restructured Harvard Foundation To Host Cultural Rhythms Without ‘Significantly Altered’ Programming

Harvard will hold its 40th Cultural Rhythms celebration next spring without major changes to programming despite the closure of the office that previously hosted the annual festival, according to Harvard Foundation Senior Director Habiba Braimah.


12:48 p.m. — Pitsenberger Scores for Yale

Josh Pitsenberger rushed into the end zone for a Yale touchdown to start the second quarter, bringing the score to 17-0 for Yale after the extra kick. This is the most Harvard has trailed at any point this season.

College Removes Finding of Hazing Against Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, but Keeps Sanctions in Place

Harvard College reversed its judgement that the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra violated its hazing policies after a group of students in the orchestra appealed the original decision, according to an email sent to HRO members on Friday and obtained by The Crimson.

Former Employee Sues Harvard for Disability Discrimination

A former Harvard audiovisual technician sued the University and her former manager for disability discrimination and retaliation in state court earlier this month, according to court documents.

Facing Wary Investors and the Lure of Outsourcing, Cambridge Biotech Firms Turn Away From Basic Research

Tariff pressures, a changing regulatory environment, and risk-averse investors have left many Cambridge biotechnology companies seeing decreased new drug development — and outsourcing parts of the research process.

BU Groups Rally for Sanctuary Campus After Student Says He Called ICE on Allston Workers

Roughly 140 Boston University students rallied at BU’s Marsh Plaza on Friday afternoon before marching to the house of the school’s president, Melissa L. Gilliam, to demand she make BU a sanctuary campus to protect students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

HLS Visiting Professor Takes Plea Deal For Firing Pellet Gun Near Brookline Synagogue

Harvard Law School visiting professor who pleaded not guilty to firing a pellet gun near a Brookline synagogue had three of the four charges against him dismissed as part of a Nov. 13 plea deal.

Restructured Harvard Foundation To Host Cultural Rhythms Without ‘Significantly Altered’ Programming

Harvard will hold its 40th Cultural Rhythms celebration next spring without major changes to programming despite the closure of the office that previously hosted the annual festival, according to Harvard Foundation Senior Director Habiba Braimah.

12:48 p.m. — Pitsenberger Scores for Yale

Josh Pitsenberger rushed into the end zone for a Yale touchdown to start the second quarter, bringing the score to 17-0 for Yale after the extra kick. This is the most Harvard has trailed at any point this season.