Politics
Harvard Quietly Resolves Anti-Palestinian Discrimination Complaint With Ed. Department
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights found that Harvard failed to properly respond to reports of a hostile environment for Arab, Muslim, or Palestinian students. Harvard agreed on Jan. 17 to revise its anti-discrimination policies and keep more detailed records.
Anger and Anticipation: Harvard Students Tune In for Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
Across the globe, Harvard students tuned in to Donald Trump’s Monday presidential inauguration. After the buzz and anxiety of the election, his inauguration brings a different tone: somber, angry, and — for some — excited.
Massachusetts’ Congressional Delegation Denounces Trump’s First Day in Office
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Massachusetts’ representatives in Congress were quick to warn their constituents about his second term.
Trump Tells Federal Officials To Rein In DEI Programs at Universities
President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Tuesday night challenging diversity, equity, and inclusion programming at colleges and universities in the U.S.
Trump Sworn In as 47th President, Vowing Return to Glory
U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into the White House for his second term on Monday, promising a “complete restoration of America” and a “golden age” for the nation.
Harvard Overseer Mark Carney Launches Bid To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
Mark J. Carney ’87 — a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body — launched his campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister at a rally in Edmonton, Alberta Thursday afternoon.
At Harvard Talk, National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi ’08 Says Biden’s Climate Policy Will Outlast His Term
White House National Climate Advisor Ali A. Zaidi ’08 said at a Harvard talk Wednesday that the Biden administration’s climate policies would be resilient in the face of a Republican-controlled Congress and President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Harvard Hires Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Ahead of Inauguration
Harvard hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with ties to several of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers, last week as it prepares for additional political challenges under a more aggressive White House, according to federal lobbying disclosures.
Biden Awards Medals of Freedom to Former Defense Sec. Ash Carter, Harvard Donor David Rubenstein
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom on Saturday to two Harvard affiliates — former U.S. Defense Secretary and longtime Harvard Kennedy School professor Ashton B. Carter and former Harvard Corporation fellow David M. Rubenstein.
Despite Defunding Threats, Harvard President Praises Former Student Tapped by Trump to Lead NIH
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health as a “serious and dedicated researcher who has always been well-intentioned” during an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday.
In Allston’s Brazilian Community, New Arrivals Suffer in Overcrowded Apartments
Dozens of people, including 10 Brazilian immigrants who live or lived in overcrowded apartments in Allston-Brighton, described dangerous physical conditions and an overwhelming mental toll that came with their housing situation. They see few other options.
Na comunidade brasileira de Allston-Brighton, recém-chegados sofrem em apartamentos superlotados
Dezenas de pessoas, incluindo 10 imigrantes brasileiros que vivem ou viveram em apartamentos superlotados em Allston-Brighton, descreveram condições físicas perigosas e um imenso impacto mental como resultado da sua condição habitacional. Eles veem poucas opções para sua situação.
Survey Says Harvard College Freshmen Split on Pro-Palestine Campus Activism
The Class of 2028 entered Harvard Yard at the height of pro-Palestine activism on college campuses, but freshmen were split in their views of activists’ efforts, according to The Crimson’s annual freshman survey.
Harvard Affiliates Call on South Korean President to Resign Over Martial Law Declaration
More than 30 South Korean Harvard affiliates called on Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s president, to resign after he briefly declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to protest outside the National Assembly in Seoul.
Pritzker Defends Harvard’s Federal Funding as Threats From Washington Grow
Amid growing calls from Washington to defund elite colleges and universities, Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 made the case for why the University needs federal funding during an interview with The Crimson last week.
