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Following Charles Lieber’s Conviction, ‘Shock’ and Sadness Lingers Among His Harvard Colleagues
Following Chemistry professor Charles M. Lieber’s conviction last month, Harvard scientists say they are “shocked” and “saddened” about the prolific research chemist's fall from grace — and apprehensive about the future of international scientific collaboration.
Today’s Scoop: Ben and Jerry’s Reopens in Harvard Square
Ben and Jerry's reopened its Harvard Square location in December 2021 following a nearly two-year-long hiatus. The new storefront, which opened on Dec. 21, is now located across the street at 35 JFK St, formerly David’s Tea.
Who Is the Q Guide For?
The Q Guide — a database including nearly 1,000 courses — is a critical resource for students selecting classes. But, for graduate students, the Q system can impact an academic career.
Harvard Security Guards Strike Down ‘Insulting’ Securitas Contract Offer
Harvard security guards overwhelmingly voted down a union contract offer from Securitas on Monday, sending the two sides back to the bargaining table after nearly four months of negotiations.
Former Mass. Governor Deval Patrick to Co-Lead Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78 will join the Harvard Kennedy School next week as a professor and co-director of the Center for Public Leadership, the school announced Tuesday.
Harvard Law School Clinic Sues Immigration Authorities Over Public Records Requests
A Harvard Law School clinic filed a federal lawsuit against United States immigration authorities last month over the government’s refusal to provide records about the use of solitary confinement in immigrant detention centers.
‘Bad News for Harvard’: Future of Affirmative Action in Doubt as Conservative Court Takes Up Admissions Cases
After the Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a lawsuit against race-conscious admissions processes at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, legal experts say the case could spell the end of affirmative action in higher education.
Students Share Mixed Reactions to New Campus Covid-19 Policies
Harvard’s new set of Covid-19 protocols have garnered mixed reviews among students, who raised concerns about the College’s new isolate-in-place and contact tracing policies.
‘Hurt and Disappointed’: Student Leaders Decry Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Affirmative Action Case
Student leaders of Harvard cultural groups expressed disappointment — and cautious optimism — following the Supreme Court’s decision Monday to hear a set of lawsuits challenging race-conscious admissions practices.
Supreme Court to Take Up Challenges to Affirmative Action at Harvard, UNC
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a pair of lawsuits challenging race-conscious admissions processes at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, setting the stage for a high-stakes decision that could determine the future of affirmative action in higher education.
Harvard Students Return to Changed Campus Covid Restrictions
Harvard students returned to Cambridge en masse over the last week to significantly-changed campus Covid-19 restrictions.
Some Harvard Classes Start Spring Semester Online Due to Omicron Surge
Some Harvard professors will hold classes online during the first week of the spring semester, citing Covid-19 concerns.
Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review Retracts Article, Admitting Editorial 'Failure'
The Harvard Kennedy School’s Misinformation Review retracted an article concluding that the ADOS Advocacy Foundation discouraged Black voters from participating in the 2020 presidential election.
Harvard’s Graduate Student Union Files Complaint Over Spring Covid Policies
Harvard’s graduate student union presented University leaders with a list of grievances about the school's updated spring Covid-19 protocols last week, calling for free high-quality masks and expanded testing.
Students, Faculty Reflect on 100 Years of Harvard Business School’s Case Method
One hundred years since its inception, the case method has evolved into a cornerstone of Harvard Business School.
