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‘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.
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.
Student Affinity Groups Turn to Alumni for Funding Amid DEI Office Closures
After the College restructured its diversity offices over the summer — leaving student affinity group leaders unsure about the availability of grants for club initiatives — some groups are seeking other avenues of funding, including alumni outreach.
Fossil Fuel Divest Harvard Rebrands as Sunrise Movement Chapter, Years After University Divestment
Fossil Fuel Divest Harvard has rebranded as a chapter of the Sunrise Movement, a national organization that advocates for political action on climate change.
HUDS Adds Breakfast Sandwich Bar, Pickles to Fall Menu
When Harvard College students returned to campus this fall, they were greeted by a flurry of changes in their dining halls, including Make-Your-Own breakfast sandwiches with fried eggs.
In Photos: Students Vibe With Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam
Harvard Yard sprang to life as hundreds of undergraduates flocked to hear pop-punk singer Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam, an annual concert hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.
Heavy Rain Causes Leaks in Newly Renovated Adams House
The rainwater infiltrated Westmorly Court in multiple locations, spewing into part of the dining hall and forming a large pool of water outside the Bow and Arrow Press room. The dorm opened in August for the first time in more than 2 years, though much of the property is still under construction.
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.
Surprise Visit From Star YouTube Streamer ‘IShowSpeed’ Draws Hundreds to Harvard Square
Hundreds of students and onlookers packed Harvard Square on Friday as YouTube star Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. made a surprise visit, sparking a frenzy of selfies, chants, and impromptu performances.
Harvard Docks Course Assistant Pay, Cuts Back on Undergraduate Hiring
Harvard College cut course assistant pay in some departments by $2 and has begun reducing teaching assistant positions for undergraduates amid University-wide budget cuts.
‘Completely Unpredictable’: How Visa Risks Complicated Summer Travel for Harvard’s International Students
International students at Harvard scrambled to coordinate their summer plans in an unstable legal environment.
‘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.
Harvard College Laundry Prices Increase by 25 Cents
Harvard College students will pay an extra 25 cents per load of laundry this semester, at $1.75 a cycle. The price increase comes as the College replaced Crimson Cash laundry payment — operated through students’ Harvard IDs — with a mobile app.
16 Freshmen Assigned to DeWolfe Overflow Housing as Harvard Accommodates a Large Incoming Class
More than a dozen Harvard College freshmen are living in the DeWolfe housing complex — traditionally an upperclassman dorm — rather than in Harvard Yard due to a larger-than-normal freshmen class.
