Commencement 2024
Harvard’s Academic Workers Unionized. But in a Year of Labor Ups and Downs, How Did They Win?
Harvard’s cohort of unionized student workers nearly doubled over the past year. The largest successful union — Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto workers — now represents more than 3,000 non-tenure-track faculty. Ahead of its first contract, the group is taking aim at the very structure of academic employment.
An Emerging Hub: How Biotech Spread to Allston
Allston, an area which has long been known as a hub for college students, immigrant families, and mixed industrial uses is now emerging as a new hub for one of Boston’s most lucrative industries: biotech.
Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Harvard’s Faculty Push for a Role in Governance
After months of watching Harvard endure crisis after crisis, the faculty — the University’s “sleeping giant” — have risen from their slumber. And they are demanding a seat at the table.
‘A Profession of Sacrifice’: Harvard Medical School Students, Administrators Grapple with Growing Personal Tolls of Medicine
At Harvard, future doctors are grappling with recent changes to the medical landscape that have exacerbated burnout and moral injury.
‘Last One Standing’: William R. Fitzsimmons ’67, the Keeper of Harvard’s Gates
William R. Fitzsimmons ’67, Harvard College Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, served for decades as chief architect of Harvard’s admissions program — including through Harvard’s turmoil in court.
Copy-and-Paste: How Allegations of Plagiarism Became the Culture War’s New Frontier
Harvard had already found itself in the crossfires of the culture war. But with new software at their disposal and a trove of unscrutinized scholarship to dive into, the plagiarism allegations against Claudine Gay had opened up a new frontier.
‘A’ Game: How Harvard Recruits its Student-Athletes
While some have raised concerns about Harvard’s ability to recruit top athletes without name, image, and likeness collectives, others have begun to ask a larger question: should Harvard be recruiting at all?
‘Crazy Times’: With Graduation Approaching, Seniors Reflect on Harvard Journey Bookended by Crisis
The Crimson spoke with dozens of seniors about their memories of a Covid-19-hued transition to college and how they reclaimed a vibrant student life amid four years bookended by crisis.
Interim Harvard President Alan Garber Takes the Political Battle to Washington
Interim President Alan Garber is visiting Washington to rebuild Harvard’s relationships with White House officials and members of Congress as he attempts to guide the University out of crisis.
Harvard Corporation Rejects FAS Effort to Let 13 Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Graduate
The Harvard Corporation rejected an effort by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to confer degrees on 13 seniors facing disciplinary charges for participating in the pro-Palestine encampment, opening a new front in the standoff between faculty and the board.
‘A Sense of Belonging’: Harvard Holds Inaugural Affinity Celebration for Jewish Graduates
More than 100 Harvard affiliates gathered in the Student Organization Center at Hilles Monday evening for an inaugural Jewish graduates affinity ceremony co-hosted by Harvard Hillel and the University.
‘Build Your Legacy’: Harvard Celebrates 2024 Indigenous Graduates in University-Wide Affinity Ceremony
Approximately 50 Harvard students, affiliates, and family members gathered to celebrate Indigenous graduates of the University Monday afternoon.
‘Aspiration of Future Generations’: Harvard Celebrates First-Generation, Low-Income Graduates at Affinity Event
Harvard celebrated first-generation, low-income students in the graduating Class of 2024 at an affinity group event held Monday afternoon.
‘Really Powerful’: Harvard Hosts Third Annual AAPI Graduation Ceremony
Harvard held an affinity celebration for Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Desi American graduating students on Monday that honored APIDA graduates and featured speeches which discussed APIDA issues and referenced pro-Palestine protests at Harvard and the ongoing war in Gaza.
Harvard Celebrates Second Graduates with Disabilities Affinity Ceremony
Harvard kicked off its affinity graduation celebrations with its second annual celebration of graduates with disabilities in a Monday morning ceremony at the Student Organization Center at Hilles.
