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Allston Residents and Officials Condemn Election Day Immigration Raid at Car Wash
Allston residents and elected officials rallied in support of nine Guatemalan and Salvadoran people who were detained by immigration enforcement officers on Tuesday morning.
At Harvard Talk, Princeton President Says Colleges Should Set Clear Time, Manner, Place Rules for Protests
Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber said at Harvard talk on Wednesday that universities should enforce clear time, place, and manner rules against student protesters — and refuse to negotiate with activists while they are violating university rules.
Cambridge Voters Elect Challengers, Oust 3 Incumbents in School Committee Race
Challengers swept the Cambridge School Committee race in preliminary results released early Wednesday, with voters ousting all but two incumbents running — Elizabeth C.P. Hudson and Richard Harding Jr., both frequent and vocal dissenters against their colleagues.
Votes Roll In for Michelle Wu After Polls Close in Boston’s Uncontested Mayoral Race
Michelle Wu ’07 is poised to cruise to reelection on Tuesday to serve a second term as mayor of Boston, after a first term marked by national attention and opposition to the Trump administration.
Harvard’s FAS Is Running a $365 Million Structural Deficit. The Problems Started Well Before Trump.
Underlying financial weaknesses set Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences on the path toward its estimated $365 million structural deficit, even before the Trump administration pushed its finances to a breaking point, according to projections presented by a faculty committee on Tuesday.
Cambridge City Council Election Guide
Explore candidate positions on key issues facing Cambridge. Browse candidate profiles, then compare their responses to specific questions.
The Return to Test Requirements Shrank Harvard’s Applicant Pool. Will It Change Harvard Classrooms?
The return of standardized testing requirements drove down the size of Harvard’s application pool this year — but it’s not clear how the change will affect the profile of future freshman classes.
Cambridge School Committee Election Guide
Explore candidate positions on key issues facing Cambridge schools. Browse candidate profiles, then compare their responses to specific questions.
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Judges Six Harvard Startups at HBS Competition
Kevin O’Leary — the investor known for starring in the television show “Shark Tank” — judged six teams of Harvard students on their startup pitches at a Harvard Business School event on Monday, awarding the winning team $200,000 in total funding.
Dunne and Deming Treat Students to Full-Sized Candy Bars on Halloween
Harvard College Dean David J. Deming and Dean of Students Thomas G. Dunne opened their homes to students on Friday night, distributing candy and greeting them during Halloween festivities.
After Federal Ruling Saves SNAP Benefits, Cambridge Will Still Allocate $500,000 to Assist Food Insecurity
The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Community Foundation will allocate $500,000 to support food pantries and SNAP recipients, even after a judge required the Trump administration to allocate emergency funds to the program.
Planning Group Releases Proposed Bylaws for a Faculty Senate at Harvard
The planning body for a University-wide faculty senate released proposed bylaws for the group on Friday, recommending a 43-member senate that would help advise Harvard’s central administration and governing boards on issues that cut across the University.
Dean of Students Dunne Says All Harvard Students Should Be Aware of Hazing Liability
Harvard College Dean of Students Thomas G. Dunne said in a Tuesday interview that his “biggest priority” concerning campus hazing is to educate students on its legal consequences.
Pritzker Says Federal Funding ‘Will Not Return’ to Previous Levels Under Strain from Trump
Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 said she is not expecting federal funding to return to “where it has been,” warning of lasting financial headwinds in the wake of Trump administration policies in an interview with the Harvard Gazette published Thursday.
Academic Publishing Keeps Getting More Expensive. Some Harvard Scholars Want to Make It Free.
The high cost of publishing open access has plagued researchers for years, but a dedicated group of Harvard scientists and librarians are fighting to alleviate the costs of publishing.
From a ‘Crazy’ Class to a Campus Craze: Entrepreneurship Takes Off in Harvard College Curriculum
Entrepreneurship at the College has exploded. Once limited to extracurricular programs and social enterprise workshops, the College now offers half a dozen classes on startups, venture capital, and innovation.
Cambridge Paid Additional $40,000 to Superintendent Search Firm Without Full School Committee’s Knowledge
The City of Cambridge quietly paid The Equity Process — the firm that led the district’s controversial superintendent search — an additional $40,000 without the knowledge of many School Committee members for a large amount of work that was included in their previous contract.
Dean of Students Dunne Says He Is Uninvolved in Conversations Around Harvard Salient Saga
Dean of Students Thomas G. Dunne said the College’s student-facing office will not intervene in the Harvard Salient’s feud between alumni and student leadership in an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday.
Harvard Asks Judge to Dismiss Discrimination Suit Filed Over Mental Health Policies
Harvard moved on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit from student advocacy group Students 4 Mental Health Justice, which accused the University of discrimination against students with mental health disabilities.
Harvard Moves to Dismiss HBS Graduate’s Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard filed a motion on Monday to dismiss Harvard Business School graduate Yoav Segev’s ongoing lawsuit against the University, claiming that Segev failed to show that Harvard violated antidiscrimination law in its response to an alleged assault against him at a protest.
Harvard Continues Record Spending on Lobbying in Third Quarter of 2025
Harvard spent $220,000 lobbying the federal government between July and September, continuing a year-long surge in federal advocacy spending as the University faces sustained financial threats from Washington, according to disclosures filed last week.
Harvard College’s Grading System Is ‘Failing,’ Report on Grade Inflation Says
More Harvard College students than ever are passing their classes with flying colors, but the College’s evaluation system is “failing to perform the key functions of grading,” according to a report released by the Office of Undergraduate Education on Monday.
Garber Met With Oxford Counterparts, Rhodes Scholars in Unannounced London Trip
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 traveled across the pond earlier this week for an unannounced trip to London, where he met with the University’s Rhodes Scholars and senior University of Oxford officials.
Harvard Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Order, Say No Active Safety Risk After Shooting Near Radcliffe Quad
Harvard police lifted a shelter-in-place alert issued after an unidentified male shot at another person on Sherman Street near the Radcliffe Quad on Friday morning.
Dunster Resident Dean Addresses Backlash Over Social Media Posts Blasting Trump, Police
Dunster House resident dean Gregory K. Davis reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a welcoming space for all students in an email sent to House affiliates on Wednesday after years-old comments he made on social media resurfaced, sparking calls for his resignation.