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Charles River Cyanobacteria Advisory Lifted Ahead of Rowing Regatta
A cyanobacterial bloom advisory from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on the Charles River has been lifted ahead of this weekend’s Head of the Charles rowing regatta, easing health hazard concerns for athletes and spectators.
Harvard, Former Women’s Hockey Coach Move to Mediation in Gender Discrimination Suit
Lawyers for Harvard and former women’s hockey coach Katey Stone will move to mediation for a gender discrimination suit filed against the University, according to court documents released on Monday.
Cyanobacteria Advisory Expected To Lift Before Head of the Charles Regatta
The Charles River has been under a Massachusetts Department of Public Health advisory for a cyanobacterial bloom since August, but the advisory is expected to lift by the time thousands of rowers and spectators flock to Cambridge for the Head of the Charles rowing regatta this weekend.
No. 22 Harvard Football Looks to Carry Momentum Against Cornell, Stay Undefeated
Coming off of a successful crusade against Holy Cross, No. 22 Harvard football will seek to record another statement victory under the Friday night lights of Cambridge against the winless Cornell Big Red.
HUA Votes to Expand Funding Grant for Affinity Groups at Weekly Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association unanimously voted Sunday afternoon to exponentially increase the Helping Hands Fund for student affinity group events to roughly $30,000.
Welcome to Worcester: No. 25 Harvard Football Ready for Road Test Against Holy Cross
As Harvard enters the week at No. 25 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, the Crimson is hoping to maintain an undefeated season as the third stop on its crusade for postseason contention brings the team to Holy Cross.
‘Real School Spirit’: Harvard Students Celebrate Tailgate, Drone Show at Game Against Brown
More than 16,000 football fans packed into Harvard Stadium on Saturday night for the second most-attended Harvard-Brown game of the past decade that sported a pregame tailgate and halftime drone show.
Can Privilege Be Taught? Beacon Academy Thinks So.
Staff and alumni say Beacon changes the trajectory of its students’ lives. Some wonder what parts of their identity they may have to give up in the process.
Harvard Football Hunts for Revenge Against Brown in Ivy League Season Opener
As students prepare to pack Harvard Stadium on a Saturday night for the first time in a decade, only one thing is on the mind of the Harvard football team: avenging a gut-wrenching loss at the paws of Brown just a year ago.
Adams Replaced Its Racist Fireplace. Now, Harvard Wants It Gone for Good.
The fireplace, which sits in the A entryway of Westmorly Hall, formerly depicted derogatory sculptures of African, Native American, and Asian figures that were rediscovered in a Crimson investigation in 2022.
Harvard Athletics Removes Protections for Transgender Students From Handbook
Harvard Athletics removed policies protecting transgender athletes from this year’s Student Athlete Handbook following a series of orders by the Trump administration and the University’s own scouring of public messaging on race and gender.
Adams Alumni Go Nuts for Newly Renovated House
More than 200 Adams House alumni returned to their former house this weekend to celebrate the end of renovations that brought increased accessibility and updated features to the 94-year-old House.
NCAA Settlement Could Cost Harvard Athletics Half a Million Dollars Over Next Decade
Harvard Athletics will begin its fall 2025 season with a hit to its revenue as the National College Athletic Association pays off a nearly $2.8 billion settlement with former college athletes who were unable to participate in lucrative brand deals over the past 10 years.
Trump Administration Vows to Appeal Ruling in Federal Funding Lawsuit
The Trump administration will appeal a federal court’s ruling issued earlier Wednesday that struck down its multibillion-dollar freeze on Harvard’s research funding, a White House spokesperson confirmed Wednesday evening.
After Court Restores Research Funding, Trump Still Has Paths to Target Harvard
Harvard won a milestone legal victory on Wednesday when a judge struck down the Trump administration’s freeze on $2.7 billion in federal funds — but government agencies still have options to keep federal dollars out of the University’s hands.
