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McDermott Defends Aurich Hiring, Acknowledges Chance of Donor Backlash
Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott acknowledged the possibility of some alumni pulling financial support for Harvard’s football program over the hiring of new Head Coach Andrew Aurich in an interview Thursday.
Nathaniel Sanders To Serve As Next Undergraduate Catholic Chaplain
Nathaniel Sanders, a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, will become the next Undergraduate Catholic Chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Center beginning Sunday, according to affiliates of the Center.
Harvard Students Form Academic Freedom Group Amid Debates Over Speech, Neutrality
Roughly a year after more than 70 Harvard faculty members formed the Council on Academic Freedom, some Harvard undergraduates have decided to follow their lead.
‘Stretched Thin’: Harvard Proctors, PAFs Express Mixed Feelings on College’s New Freshman Advising Model
Harvard College’s newly re-designed first year advising system drew mixed reactions from freshman proctors and undergraduate advising fellows.
Harvard President Garber Forms Groups to Explore Open Inquiry, Institutional Neutrality
Garber announced the creation of an “Institutional Voice Working Group” and an “Open Inquiry and Constructive Dialogue Working Group” in an email to affiliates Thursday afternoon.
HUA Co-President Ticket Suspended Following Campaign Violations
The HUA Election Commission suspended the campaign of Lucas Chu ’23-’25 and Trinity A. Dysis ’27 for co-presidents, citing violations of official campaign procedures.
‘Like a Horror Movie’: Freshmen Complain About Mice in Dorms
Though several freshmen said they have seen mice in their dorms since early last fall, many said they noticed an increase in recent weeks.
8 Candidate Pairs Campaign to Lead the Harvard Undergraduate Association Amid Controversy
Eight pairs of candidates are vying to become the Harvard Undergraduate Association’s next co-presidents, the HUA Election Commission announced Monday.
‘Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Class of 2028 Reacts to Harvard Acceptance
When Eric Li, a senior at Deerfield Academy, opened his Harvard admissions decision, he jumped up, screamed with his friends – and, in the excitement, broke his glasses. Still, Li said, it was all worth it.
Shikoh Hirabayashi Breaks Silence at HUA Meeting as Co-President John Cooke Remains Absent
Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 was conspicuously absent from the HUA’s general meeting on Monday, leaving Shikoh M. Hirabayashi ’24 — the other co-president — to break the group’s silence since Cooke’s expulsion from the Fox Club last week over misconduct allegations.
Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President Shikoh Hirabayashi Is Also Facing Recall Effort
The Harvard Undergraduate Association’s Election Committee announced Sunday evening that a petition was successfully filed for a vote to recall Co-President Shikoh M. Hirabayashi ’24 from office.
Interim Harvard President Alan Garber ’76 Grilled by Students at Iftar Event
Interim President Alan M. Garber ’76 planned to briefly address Harvard Muslim affiliates during a Friday iftar event. Instead, he faced a grilling.
‘Show Out and Represent’: Contestants and Crowds Electrify at NSA Starboy 2024
The Harvard Nigerian Students Association hosted their second annual “Starboy” event — an all-male pageant and fashion show — at Lowell Lecture Hall on Friday. Tami Kabiawu ’25 took home the title of Starboy 2024.
Effort to Recall HUA Co-President John Cooke Set for General Vote After Petition Campaign Succeeds
The effort to oust Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 from office will head to a student-wide recall election after a petition campaign launched Saturday evening garnered enough signatures to trigger a vote.
Students Launch Petition for Vote to Recall HUA Co-President John Cooke
Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 is facing a petition campaign for a vote to remove him from office, just three days after the Fox Club expelled him as a member.
Tinashe to Headline Harvard Yardfest 2024
R&B singer-songwriter Tinashe will headline at Yardfest 2024, Harvard’s annual outdoor spring concert, the College Events Board announced Friday.
In Year of Crisis, Harvard Admissions Has Resilient Showing
Harvard emerged mostly unscathed from its first application cycle since the fall of affirmative action, silencing critics who speculated the University’s recent controversies would deter students from applying to the College.
Harvard Accepts 3.59% of Applicants to Class of 2028
Harvard College accepted 3.59 percent of applicants to its Class of 2028 — the highest acceptance rate in four years.
After Fall Turmoil, Harvard Admissions Dean Says He Is Happy With Application Numbers
After Harvard was rocked by nonstop controversy last semester, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said his office was heartened to see that application numbers remained consistent.
HUA Co-President John Cooke Expelled From Fox Club Over Misconduct Allegations
The undergraduate leadership of the Fox Club expelled Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 as a member of the organization on Wednesday over misconduct allegations.
Harvard College Changes Freshman Advising Model, Assigns ‘Pre-Concentration Advisers’
The Harvard College Advising Programs Office rolled out significant changes to the first-year advising network, assigning incoming freshmen pre-concentration advisers during their first three semesters.
Young Politicians Share Experiences, Advice on Running for Office at Harvard IOP Forum
Four young politicians discussed connecting with voters and offered advice for aspiring politicians in a panel at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics on Wednesday.
Class of 2028 Results Will Offer the First Clues About Harvard’s Post-Affirmative Action Admissions
When Harvard College admits the Class of 2028 on Thursday, the admissions data released by the College might raise more questions than it answers about whether the fall of affirmative action and a prolonged crisis stemming from the University’s response to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel have changed Harvard’s appeal to prospective students.
Harvard College Women’s Center Kicks Off 2024 Women’s Week With ‘Rooted’ Theme
The Harvard College Women’s Center launched its 18th annual Women’s Week on Monday with the unveiling of a tree sculpture in honor of this year’s theme, “Rooted.”
Five Harvard Students Just Won $100,000 From Peter Thiel. Now, They Have to Drop Out.
Five Harvard students were awarded $100,000 grants by the Thiel Fellowship on Thursday to pursue their startups. The only catch? They have to drop out.