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Cambridge Nonprofits Struggle to Fill Gap Left By SNAP Delay
Cambridge’s food pantries are ramping up their distribution as the ongoing government shutdown limits the distribution of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
In Tug-of-War Over Harvard Salient’s Future, Board of Directors Lawyers Up
The Harvard Salient’s board of directors issued a cease and desist order instructing members of the conservative student magazine to stop publishing under the Salient’s name and representing themselves as leaders of the organization, the board announced on Monday.
At Harvard Talk, Princeton President Says Colleges Should Set Clear Time, Manner, Place Rules for Protests
Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber said at Harvard talk on Wednesday that universities should enforce clear time, place, and manner rules against student protesters — and refuse to negotiate with activists while they are violating university rules.
‘We Need More Setti Warrens’: IOP Director and Newton Mayor Remembered for Rare Drive to Serve
Remembered as a lifelong public servant who dedicated the end of his career to mentorship at the IOP, Setti D. Warren, 55, died of natural causes on Sunday morning, according to his wife, Tassy Warren.
Cambridge Elects 2 Challengers with 7 Incumbents to City Council
Cambridge voters reelected seven incumbents and two challengers to the City Council, according to preliminary results announced by the city early Wednesday morning.
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Judges Six Harvard Startups at HBS Competition
Kevin O’Leary — the investor known for starring in the television show “Shark Tank” — judged six teams of Harvard students on their startup pitches at a Harvard Business School event on Monday, awarding the winning team $200,000 in total funding.
The Return to Test Requirements Shrank Harvard’s Applicant Pool. Will It Change Harvard Classrooms?
The return of standardized testing requirements drove down the size of Harvard’s application pool this year — but it’s not clear how the change will affect the profile of future freshman classes.
HGSE Program Partners with States to Evaluate, Identify Effective Education Policies
The States Leading States initiative — a Harvard Graduate School of Education program that aims to identify effective schooling policies by analyzing state education programs — announced its first cohort of partner states last month.
Planning Group Releases Proposed Bylaws for a Faculty Senate at Harvard
The planning body for a University-wide faculty senate released proposed bylaws for the group on Friday, recommending a 43-member senate that would help advise Harvard’s central administration and governing boards on issues that cut across the University.
How Cambridge’s Political Power Brokers Shape the 2025 Election
As Cambridge residents make their way to the polls to vote in the most crowded race in recent history, they’ll see many new names on their ballots. But while candidates file in and out of Cambridge’s political lineage, the organizations that endorse candidates remain the same — and remain powerful.
Water Authority Considers Proposal to Let Sewage Keep Flowing Into the Charles River
To the dismay of advocates and residents, the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority proposed a plan at a Wednesday meeting that would allow for the continuation of the sewage system.
‘Soul-Crushing’: Students Slam Harvard’s Grade Inflation Report
Harvard students pushed back forcefully against a new University report condemning grade inflation, arguing that it misrepresented their academic experience and would add pressure to an already demanding campus environment.
Government Shutdown Cuts Off Data Access, Stalls Grant Applications for Harvard Researchers
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, researchers across Harvard have been left uncertain about whether they will regain access to federal funds and government data for future studies.
Harvard Bans Alumni Interviewers From Writing About Applicants’ Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin
Harvard will forbid alumni interviewers from including any information about an applicant’s race, ethnicity, or national origin in their written evaluations this admissions cycle.
Removal of Harvard PSC’s ‘Wall of Resistance’ Sparks Confrontation Between Larry Summers, College Officials
The removal of a weeklong exhibit by the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee in the Science Center plaza led to a confrontation between former University President Lawrence H. Summers and College administrators on Thursday afternoon.
