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Email Cache Reveals How Former Harvard President Larry Summers Stayed in Jeffrey Epstein’s Orbit
A new cache of emails released by a House committee paints a vivid portrait of the relationship between former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers and convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein. The hundreds of emails — spanning from 2013 to 2019 — reveal how Summers sought out Epstein’s thoughts on Harvard projects, politics, and his personal life.
Renovations Conclude at Wadsworth House, Harvard’s Second-Oldest Building
Major renovations to Wadsworth House — the second-oldest surviving building at Harvard, which still houses University offices — were completed this fall, marking a new chapter for the nearly 300-year-old structure.
HMS To Temporarily Close Countway Cafe Ahead of 2026 Reopening as Fully Self-Service Operation
Harvard Medical School will temporarily close the Countway Connection cafe in mid-December due to “operating costs” far exceeding its revenue, HMS spokesperson Laura DeCoste confirmed on Monday.
23 Church St. Lights Up After Restoration of Historic Light Fixtures
After nearly 80 years in the dark, 23 Church St. lit up Friday with the restoration of historic lights on the exterior of the art deco-style building.
No. 3 Harvard Field Hockey Beats Brown, Advances to Ivy Championship Game on Sunday
The No. 3 Harvard field hockey team (17-0, 8-0 Ivy) kept its perfect season alive on Friday morning, defeating No. 19 Brown (10-6, 4-4 Ivy) 2-0 in the Ivy League Tournament semifinal match on Berylson Field.
Students, Alumni Urge Harvard SEAS To Reinstate Environmental Science and Engineering ADUS
More than 40 current and former Environmental Science and Engineering concentrators demanded that the dean of Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences rehire Bryan Yoon, a lecturer and student adviser for the concentration.
‘We Need More Setti Warrens’: IOP Director and Newton Mayor Remembered for Rare Drive to Serve
Remembered as a lifelong public servant who dedicated the end of his career to mentorship at the IOP, Setti D. Warren, 55, died of natural causes on Sunday morning, according to his wife, Tassy Warren.
Two Arrested, Face Federal Charges in Harvard Medical School Explosion Case
Two men have been arrested in connection with an explosion last week at Harvard Medical School, federal authorities announced Tuesday.
Undergraduates Begin Tenth Harvard Yard Excavation
Undergraduates in a Harvard anthropology course have begun excavating Harvard Yard, the area between Harvard Hall and Holden Chapel, for the twentieth year of the Harvard Yard Archaeology Project.
Grad Union Rallies Against Removal of 900 Students from Bargaining Unit
Roughly 50 Harvard affiliates gathered outside Harvard Medical School’s Gordon Hall on Friday to protest the University’s July decision to remove more than 900 students on research-based stipends from the graduate student union.
Thousands Hit the Ground Running for 8th Annual Cambridge Half Marathon
More than 9,000 runners flocked to the CambridgeSide Mall for the 8th Annual Cambridge Half Marathon Sunday morning.
‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Cambridge Nonprofits Brace for Loss of SNAP Benefits
More than 6,500 Cambridge residents could lose assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on November 1 as the federal government refuses to fund the program amid an ongoing shutdown.
Water Authority Considers Proposal to Let Sewage Keep Flowing Into the Charles River
To the dismay of advocates and residents, the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority proposed a plan at a Wednesday meeting that would allow for the continuation of the sewage system.
Cambridge Signs Amicus Briefs Supporting Illinois, Oregon in Lawsuits Against National Guard Troop Deployments
The City of Cambridge joined two amicus briefs supporting Illinois and Oregon in lawsuits arguing the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops in the two states was unconstitutional.
Former Biden Press Secretary Jen Psaki Condemns Trump Admin Press Office
Former White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki, who served under former President Joe Biden, condemned the Trump administration’s press pool management during an Institute of Politics forum Monday night.
FAS Officials Confront Union Organizers Over Harvard’s Campus Use Rules During Rally
Faculty of Arts and Sciences officials confronted members of Harvard’s campus unions over their use of a megaphone at a Thursday rally on the steps of Widener Library, citing a violation of Harvard’s campus use rules.
No. 14 Harvard Football Aims to Stay Hot in Tough Road Test at Princeton
Andrew Aurich, Harvard’s second-year head football coach, was a part of the Tigers coaching staff for eight years across two separate stints after playing as an offensive lineman. Where do his loyalties lie? “Whoever we’re playing, they are trying to take food out of my children's mouths,” he says.
In Photos: The 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
The Head of the Charles returned to the Charles River for its 60th anniversary, drawing thousands of athletes, alumni, and fans to Cambridge’s riverside. The regatta filled the river and Harvard Square with energy as more than 11,000 athletes and hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered for a weekend of racing. Crimson photographers captured moments of focus, strength, and celebration that marked this milestone year.
City Council Candidates Disagree on Current Housing Crisis in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council candidates gathered at the Science Center on Tuesday to pitch their policies on housing, transportation, and relations with the federal government in the final stretch before election day.
Web Outage Leaves Faculty, Students Without Access to Canvas for More Than 12 Hours
Canvas, Harvard’s main platform for classes, was nonoperational for more than 12 hours on Monday due to a widespread web outage, leaving students and professors unable to access class materials and submit assignments.
In Photos: Thousands Gather For Boston's ‘No Kings’ Protest
More than 100,000 people gathered at Boston Common on Saturday afternoon for the No Kings protest, according to event organizers. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of action opposing President Donald J. Trump and his administration’s policies. Lasting from noon to 3 p.m., the protest was organized by a coalition of activist groups including Indivisible Massachusetts, Mass 50501, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts.
Harvard Affiliates Join Crowd of Tens of Thousands at Boston’s No Kings Rally
Thousands gathered in Boston Common on Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
City Council Candidates Weigh In Against Trump Settlement at Harvard Dems Forum
Cambridge City Council candidates pushed Harvard to stand up to the Trump administration at a Tuesday night forum hosted by the Harvard College Democrats.
‘A Really Big Milestone’: Sophomores Celebrate at HUA Declaration Day Event
Harvard sophomores flooded the sunny steps of Widener Library on Friday to celebrate the College’s official concentration declaration deadline, posing for pictures with banners of their chosen departments and programs while enjoying piles of Joe's pizza.
No. 22 Harvard Football Battles Past Cornell 34-10, Moves to 4-0
In a closer than anticipated battle, the No. 22 Harvard football team battled past Cornell 34-10, proving the Crimson to be the superior shade of red.