Crimson staff writer

Samuel A. Church

Latest Content


Deming Defends Closure of Diversity Offices, Cites Increased Funding for New OCC

Harvard College has allocated more financial resources to its new Office of Culture and Community than the three diversity centers it replaced, College Dean David J. Deming said in an interview on Friday.


David Deming Tries To Be Straightforward. His New Job Is Anything But.

David Deming assumed the Harvard College deanship in July. Colleagues say he takes a forthright approach to challenges — a skill that he might need to lean on as the College struggles to adapt to new federal policies.


After Diversity Office Closures, Peer Counseling Services Face New Questions

Two months after Harvard College closed its three diversity offices, Harvard’s undergraduate peer counseling programs remain operational — but the shifting landscape of support resources has left counselors uncertain about where to direct students.


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.