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Bianca G. Ciubancan
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Scooters Damage Stonework in Newly Renovated Adams House
From blocking hallways to chipping historic stone staircases, scooters are posing challenges in the newly renovated Adams House.
‘Honestly, I’m Fine with It’: Eliot Residents Settle In to the Inn as Renovations Begin
Eliot House students are scattered across Harvard Square as their House is renovated — and many of them don’t seem to mind.
As Adams House Buildings Reopen, Residents Say Renovations Were Worth the Wait
Two Adams House dormitories — Russell Hall and Westmorly Court — opened their doors this fall to residents, who said they were “very pleased" with the long-awaited renovations even as parts of the House remain closed off behind bolted doors and stretch wrap.
McKay Lab Undergoes Facade Updates
The Gordon McKay Laboratory at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is getting a significant facade renovation to its east side, expected to be complete by early fall.
Extensive Renovation Project on William James Plaza To Continue Through Spring 2026
Harvard began construction on the William James Plaza at the start of this year, launching the first major renovation project in the building’s over 60 year history.
Eliot Renovations To Proceed As Planned Amid Funding Uncertainty
Renovations to Eliot House are on schedule to begin after Commencement and conclude by fall 2027 — despite financial uncertainty causing the University to tighten its belt.
Students Express Concern about Renovations to Eliot’s Bernstein Piano Room
As Eliot House prepares for extensive renovations, students expressed concern over the plans to remove a historic piano, donated to the house by Leonard Bernstein ’39, over spring break.
‘Science on Display:’ First Phase of Teaching Lab Renovations Completed in Science Center
Harvard completed the first phase of Science Center Teaching Lab renovations in January, refreshing existing lab spaces with glass walls and introducing collaboration spaces on the first and second floors of the building.
Harvard Lets Students Charge Scooters in Dorms. Some Schools Have Stricter Regulations.
As micromobility devices like e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards grow in popularity among students, Harvard’s policies on storage and fire safety differ from peer institutions, a Crimson analysis finds. Harvard’s micromobility policies require students to keep paths clear, and to follow building guidelines regarding parking, safe charging, and storing overnight.
Construction on HMS Building C Begins After $75 Million Donation
Construction is underway on Harvard Medical School’s Building C following a $75 million gift from Ernesto S.M. Bertarelli. The renovation project will modernize the 119-year-old building.