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In Harvard Admissions Trial, Former FAS Dean Smith Defends Namesake Committee’s Work
Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith took the stand Tuesday to defend his role in upholding the College’s race-conscious admissions practices.
Harvard, SFFA Debate Whether Race or Income Should Reign Supreme in Admissions Process
Both Harvard and SFFA say they think college campuses across the United States should be racially and socioeconomically diverse. They just differ on how to get there.
Asian-American Harvard Admits Earned Highest Average SAT Score of Any Racial Group From 1995 to 2013
Over an 18-year period stretching from 1995 to 2013, Asian-American students admitted to Harvard scored higher on the SAT than did their peer admits from other racial groups, according to data released in the admissions trial.
Female-Focused Undergraduate Group Muse Launches on Campus
The Muse, a new female-focused undergraduate group, is looking to fill in “a lack of female supportive environments” at Harvard by offering self-growth and social programming for female-identifying College students.
Football's Upset Bid Falls Short Against No. 18/23 Princeton, 29-21
In a tale of two quarters, Harvard and Princeton held each other scoreless in the third frame before engaging in a 19-14 shootout in the fourth. The Tigers came out on top to stay undefeated in 2018.
Spike in Harvard-Yale Ticket Scalping Spurs Rebuke from Resident Deans
So many students have tried to resell their tickets to the Harvard-Yale football game this year — a violation of Athletics Department policy — that some resident deans are now admonishing undergrads over internal email lists.
Bill That Could Endanger Harvard's Sanctions Won’t Pass, Experts Say — Particularly After Blue Wave
A bill that could jeopardize Harvard’s social group sanctions will almost certainly fail to pass before the end of this congressional term, experts say. The fact Democrats may regain the majority in November only makes things worse.
Men's and Women's Crews Prepare for Head of the Charles Regatta
With autumn in full swing, the Head of the Charles Regatta is fast approaching. This weekend, all four Crimson crew teams will descend on the Charles River for two days of racing to kick off their 2018-2019 campaigns.
Title IX Policy Review Committee Produces Report for Bacow
Former University President Drew G. Faust created the committee in 2015 when Harvard continued to face criticisms of its policy and procedures on sexual misconduct after it overhauled them in 2014.
Mass. Candidate Pressley Talks Warren, Sexual Assault at Media Roundtable
Pressley said rhetoric surrounding Massachusetts Senator Warren’s Native American ancestry deflects attention from more important conversations.
Students Strategize to Defend Shopping Week Ahead of Admin-Led 'Listening Sessions'
Roughly 50 undergraduates gathered in Harvard Hall Tuesday evening to strategize ahead of a “listening session" with administrators about Shopping Week.
A Bill Forbidding Social Group Sanctions Probably Doesn’t Affect Harvard. One Advocacy Group Wants to Change That.
Opponents of the sanctions have long hoped to force Harvard to choose between its sanctions and millions of dollars in federal funding. Now, they’re one step closer to making that happen.
Harvard Medical School Requests Retractions for Former Professor’s Research
The professor, Piero Anversa, left the Medical School in December 2015 after investigations into the integrity of his research.
Grad Union, Harvard Head to the Bargaining Table
Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Automobile Workers marked the occasion with a kickoff rally in Harvard Yard.
Harvard, Students for Fair Admissions Do Battle Over Discrimination on Day One of Trial
The opening day of the highly anticipated Harvard admissions trial drew hordes of spectators and reporters — enough people to fill two courtrooms and a jury assembly room.
