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Samuel A. Church

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Harvard Scrutinizes Student Group Activities Under New Hazing Policy

After the federal government enacted an anti-hazing law late last year, Harvard College stepped up its enforcement of hazing policies — and launched at least one investigation into a student  organization.


‘Basic Questions,’ Unanswered: Inside Harvard College’s Rapid Diversity Office Dismantling

Few details were finalized when Harvard College Dean David J. Deming informed staff on July 23 of plans to shutter the College’s Women’s Center, Office for BGLTQ Student Life, and Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations.


After Harvard’s Court Victory, Students and Faculty Rally Against Deal With Trump

Three days after a federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s decision to cancel more than $2.7 billion in federal research funding, roughly 80 Harvard students, professors, and supporters rallied to celebrate the court victory — and to urge the University to avoid a settlement with the administration.


Harvard Covers Hillel’s Security Expenses for Year

The University will cover the costs of Harvard Hillel’s security measures this year amid a national surge in antisemitism and under pressure from the White House, which repeatedly accuses Harvard of failing to protect Jewish students.


At Harvard Convocation, College Dean David Deming Tells Freshmen to Prepare for AI Age

In his inaugural convocation address, Harvard College Dean David J. Deming told incoming freshmen they were living through a “unique moment in history” — though not focusing on reasons members of the audience had anticipated.