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Diaz To Lead The Crimson’s 153rd Guard
E. Matteo Diaz ’27 will lead The Crimson as the president of its 153rd guard, taking the paper’s helm as Harvard’s campus remains a focal point for national headlines and political battles.
Epstein-Linked Charity Quietly Donated $100,000 to Hasty Pudding in 2018, 2019
A charity once overseen by convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein steered $100,000 to the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 in 2018 and 2019, according to tax filings reviewed by The Crimson — gifts the organization did not disclose when it publicly addressed an earlier Epstein-linked donation.
Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Selects Class of 2026’s ‘Senior 48’
Harvard’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Society, the oldest academic honor society in the nation, selected 48 seniors from the Class of 2026, the chapter announced on Wednesday.
‘A Huge Hit’: Seniors Give Positive Reviews for Class Committee’s First Initiatives
Harvard’s Class of 2026 marshals have only thrown one party so far — but after a sold-out night and rave reviews from many attendees, they say they’re looking forward to another semester of lively events.
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.
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.
On Survey of Harvard Undergrads, 63% of Respondents Favored Divestment from Israel
Sixty-three percent of respondents to a survey question posed by the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee said the University should divest from “companies and institutions operating in Israel,” according to an email obtained by The Crimson.
Yale Too Lame To Draw Trump’s Attention, Harvard Lecturer Andrew Berry Says in Annual Bulldog Roast
As undergraduates gear up for the 141st Harvard-Yale Game Saturday, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology lecturer Andrew J. Berry took the stage at Sanders Theatre Thursday night to deliver a humorous while data-driven argument for why Harvard is better than Yale.
‘Yale’s Going Down’: Undergraduates Excited for Harvard-Yale Despite Limited Game and Shuttle Tickets
As Harvard students gear up for the 141st annual Harvard-Yale football game with free merch and the annual Bulldog Roast, many also had to get creative to attend the game after tickets sold out.
In Harvard Classrooms, Summers’ Co-Instructors Address His Sudden Exit
Harvard professors who co-taught courses with former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers responded in sharply different ways to his sudden departure when they briefly acknowledged the fallout from Summers’ emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein in class on Thursday.
Three Students Named as Rhodes Scholars from China, Malaysia, South Africa
Two international students — one from China and from Malaysia — were elected as Rhodes Scholars out of the six total international scholars from Harvard this month.
Students Feel Less Supported After Diversity Office Closures, HUA Survey Says
Nearly two-thirds of the respondents to a Harvard Undergraduate Association survey said they feel less supported by the Office of Culture and Community than the three Harvard College diversity offices it replaced, according to a copy of the results obtained by The Crimson.
Harvard College Students Report Favoring Divestment From Israel in HUA Survey
A majority of undergraduates who responded to a Harvard Undergraduate Association survey reported believing Harvard should divest from and disclose investments in “companies and institutions operating in Israel,” according to a partially redacted copy of the results obtained by The Crimson.
After Opaque Process, HUA Election Commission Keeps Survey Results on Israel Divestment Under Wraps
The Harvard Undergraduate Association’s Election Commission will not publicly share the results of a survey asking whether students support University divestment from “companies and institutions operating in Israel.”
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.
Harvard Undergraduates Host Adaptive Swim Program for Children With Neurological Disabilities
On any given weekend, more than a dozen Harvard undergraduates gather at Blodgett Pool — not to practice, but to host an adaptive swim program that seeks to put smiles on the faces of children with neurological disabilities.
John Huth Book Talk
Professor John E. Huth and Dr. Jacob A. Barandes discuss Huth's new book "A Sense of Space" in the Science Center.
John Huth Book Talk
Professor John E. Huth and Dr. Jacob A. Barandes discuss Huth's new book "A Sense of Space" in the Science Center.
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.
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.
Prasad and Gonzalez to Lead Harvard Phillips Brooks House Association
Arya S. Prasad ’27 and Marina Gonzalez ’27 will serve as president and vice president of the Harvard Phillips Brooks House Association, the organization announced Thursday.
Three Harvard Students Named American Rhodes Scholars, Bringing Total to Eight
The Rhodes Trust named three American Harvard students winners of the prestigious scholarship Saturday, bringing the total number of all-time Harvard U.S. Rhodes scholars to 402.
Adams House Celebrates 46th Drag Night
More than three hundred students packed into the Adams House dining hall this Thursday for the 46th annual Adams Drag Night, a variety show with student and professional performers.
Foundation Launches Summer Fellowship For Harvard Students To Buck Corporate Jobs for Vocations with ‘Meaning’
The School for Moral Ambition, a foundation that encourages young professionals to pursue meaningful careers, launched a summer fellowship last month for Harvard juniors aimed at shifting students away from careers in consulting, finance, and technology.
Rep. Seth Moulton, Visiting Harvard, Slams Democratic Leadership for Ending Shutdown Stalemate
Rep. Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) rebuked his party for bowing to Republicans in the ongoing fight to reopen the federal government, accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck E. Schumer ’71 (D-NY) of ineffective leadership.