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DHS Reports on Student, Faculty Protesters Shown in Court for AAUP Trial
A federal judge ordered that five Department of Homeland Security reports on potential criminal activity by student and faculty protesters be shown in court Thursday, overruling the federal government’s repeated requests to keep the documents from the public eye.
DHS Subpoenas Harvard for Documents on International Students
The Department of Homeland Security issued a subpoena to Harvard on Wednesday, demanding documents related to alleged misconduct by international students and the school’s compliance with federal immigration law.
Trump Admin Urges Reconsideration of Harvard’s Accreditation Status
The Trump administration notified Harvard’s accreditor on Wednesday that the University is in violation of federal civil rights law and suggested that there was “strong evidence” that its accreditation should be revoked.
City Councilors Learned of Allegations Against Toner Long Before Brothel Charges Became Public
Five members of the Cambridge City Council were notified in January 2024 that Paul F. Toner had allegedly patronized a brothel network — more than a year before Toner was publicly named in the case.
Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner, Facing Charges in Brothel Case, Will Not Seek Reelection
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection after facing charges related to patronizing a high-end brothel, setting up a potentially fierce battle for an open seat on the nine-member City Council.
Trump Again Says Harvard Deal Is Likely, 2 Weeks After Talks Became Public
President Donald Trump said early Friday morning that settlement talks between his administration and Harvard are still active — even as federal officials step up their pressure campaign against the University.
Harvard Staff Warn International Students of Airport Searches, Social Media Screening
At an information session with more than 500 attendees, Harvard staff told international students to expect tight screening at Boston Logan International Airport and keep a careful handle on their internet presence.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Survey Shows Strong Support for Harvard President Garber
Nearly three-quarters of respondents approved of Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 on The Crimson’s annual Faculty of Arts and Sciences survey as he leads Harvard’s resistance to the Trump administration. Harvard’s governing boards saw improved but still negative approval ratings.
John Goldberg To Stay On as Harvard Law School Dean
John C.P. Goldberg, who has served as the interim dean of Harvard Law School since March 2024, will become the school’s permanent dean, taking his place in the University’s upper ranks as it faces a historic struggle with the Trump administration.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Overwhelmingly Backs Harvard’s Fight Against Trump, Survey Shows
A decisive majority of faculty who responded to The Crimson’s annual survey of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences support the University’s lawsuit against the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze — and believe Harvard shouldn’t cut a deal with the White House.
Trump Admin Issues Finding That Harvard Permitted Antisemitism in Violation of Civil Rights Law
The Trump administration formally accused Harvard on Monday of violating federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment, citing a series of antisemitic incidents and alleging administrative inaction.
Embassy Cited Nonexistent Law To Deny Incoming Harvard Student’s Visa
A United States embassy in South Asia denied an incoming Harvard College freshman their visa on Tuesday, citing a nonexistent section of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Harvard Appeals Decision Requiring Inclusion of Psych Students in Grad Union for the Second Time
Harvard filed a second appeal on a ruling that it violated its graduate student union’s contract by excluding lab-based psychology Ph.D. students from the bargaining unit.
Jade Rose Signs to Manchester City After Historic Harvard Career
Former Harvard women’s soccer captain Jade Rose signed a four-year professional contract with Manchester City earlier this month, kickstarting her career after a dominant run at Harvard. She told The Crimson she’s “excited to move across the pond.”
HUPD Sergeant Sues Harvard for Age Discrimination
A current Harvard University Police Department sergeant is suing the department and its former chief for alleged age discrimination, the second such lawsuit in three months to hit University’s embattled police force.
