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Chantel A. De Jesus
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The Fall of Harvard’s Global Development Powerhouse
For nearly three decades, the Harvard Institute for International Development advised foreign governments on some of their most pressing economic and political issues. Then, in 2000, it was shuttered amid scandal.
‘This Could Happen to My Friend’: How the Diallo Shooting Galvanized Harvard Students Against Police Brutality
On Feb. 4, 1999, four New York Police Department officers fired 41 shots at Amadou Diallo, an unarmed West African immigrant. More than a year later, the four officers were acquitted of all charges — and Harvard students refused to stay silent.
‘Hilarious, Mesmerizing, Spellbinding’: Class of 1975 Recalls Muhammad Ali’s Sold-Out Speech
The Class of 1975 invited Ali to speak at the annual Class Day celebration after Mel Brooks and Bill Cosby declined invitations. Ali was able to work Harvard into his calendar — and delivered a speech that many undergrads recalled decades later.
‘Incredibly Surreal’: Harvard College Seniors Receive Diplomas at House Ceremonies After Turbulent Spring
After morning Commencement proceedings in Tercentenary Theatre concluded, graduating seniors made their way back to their residential Houses for the last time to receive their diplomas at House ceremonies.
Too Rigorous for Romance: How Harvard Students Navigate a ‘Nonexistent’ Dating Scene
The Crimson spoke with more than 75 undergraduates and relationship experts about why Harvard students are too tied up to tie the knot.
Phi Beta Kappa Selects Final 130 Seniors From Harvard Class of 2025
More than 100 students were inducted into the Harvard College chapter of PBK, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, on Friday.
Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration for Withholding Records Regarding Harvard Attacks
The non-profit watchdog organization American Oversight sued the Trump administration on Monday for “unlawfully withholding records” associated with the administration’s attacks against Harvard, in what the group alleges is a violation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Affinity Groups Face Silence From Harvard as Trump Targets Race-Based Graduation Celebrations
As Harvard faces threats to its federal funding over demands to cut diversity programming, it remains unclear whether affinity celebrations for this year’s Commencement will occur as usual.
Harvard Students Raise $60,000 in Fundraiser for Myanmar Earthquake
Harvard Students for Myanmar — in collaboration with around 30 other universities — raised more than $60,000 as of Monday through a GoFundMe campaign for relief efforts following a Friday earthquake in Myanmar.
Masoud, Pratt Pledge to Prioritize Student Concerns
Hamza T. Masoud ’26 and Avery G.D. Pratt ’26 are setting out to Make Harvard Better — “or, for short, MakHarvarBette” — in their campaign for the Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidency. Their first step? Eliminating homework.
‘A Burst of Fun’: Harvard Students and Affiliates Celebrate Holi in Harvard Yard
More than 100 Harvard students and affiliates gathered in New Yard on Sunday afternoon for a colorful event co-hosted by Harvard Dharma and the Harvard College Dean of Students Office — Holi.
Southeast Asian Student Groups Host Visibility Week
More than 100 Harvard affiliates and Cambridge residents gathered for live performances, film screenings, and poetry readings as a part of celebrations for Southeast Asian Visibility Week.
Harvard President Garber Says Diversity Is a Condition of Academic Excellence at Annual EDIB Forum
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 argued diversity is a “critical enabler of learning” in opening remarks at the University’s annual Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Forum on Tuesday, avoiding reference to sustained threats to DEI programming from the Trump administration.
Students Hold Vigil To Recognize Third Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Dozens of Harvard affiliates gathered on the steps of Memorial Church on Monday to show support for Ukraine three years after Russia’s invasion began.
‘Harvard’s History is Black History’: Undergraduates Recognize Black History
Throughout the month of February, Harvard College student groups are commemorating Black History month, coordinating events to understand Black history and celebrate Black culture.
