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Harvard’s Fate Still Uncertain After Princeton Admissions Case
Experts cautioned that Harvard—currently facing similar charges in a separate lawsuit challenging its use of affirmative action—is still not guaranteed a win.
Employee Allegedly Steals More than $80,000 from Harvard
Shawn Bunn, 44, allegedly used a University credit card to make hundreds of personal purchases, including televisions and Lego sets.
When It Rescinds Admission, Harvard Weighs Several Factors
The 19-year-old, accused of raping a then-15-year-old girl during his final year at the prestigious New Hampshire boarding school was found guilty of multiple misdemeanors and one felony charge.
National Frat Faces Trial for 2011 Harvard-Yale Tailgate Crash
At the Harvard-Yale football game in 2011, a member of Yale's chapter of fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon lost control of a U-Haul truck, killing one woman.
Ahead of Fisher, Harvard Asks To Delay Admissions Lawsuit
The motion filed to delay a lawsuit Harvard currently faces seems to acknowledge that the Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher could offer a new interpretation of the legality of race-based affirmative action policies.
Maura Healey Speaks
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey speaks at a celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision outside the State House on Friday. Healey was one in a lineup of speakers including lawyer Mary Bonauto and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Across the Country, Students Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage
Throughout the weekend, students celebrated the decision many miles away from Washington, marching in gay pride parades and attending rallies nationwide.
Celebration at the State House
Jessica Mullen, left, and Alia Sullivan, right, celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage with a kiss in front of the Massachusetts State House on Friday evening.
Marriage for All
Liz Nania, left, and Sandy Bailey of Roslindale, Mass., celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling outside the Massachusetts State House on Friday. "We were married last year," Nania said.
Kennedy Key to Same-Sex Marriage Decision, Law Profs Say
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark same-sex marriage decision, Harvard Law School professors said Justice Anthony M. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in advancing the cause.
Sister
Sister KrisTall Mighty of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence shows support for the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage outside the Massachusetts State House. The Sisters are a charity and street performance group that uses religious imagery and drag to raise awareness of issues of gender and morality.
Two Years After Bombings, Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spoke in court for the first time since he entered a “not guilty” plea at his arraignment hearing two years ago, expressing remorse for his actions.
Pride
Adam Sutton, front and left, and Edwin Ortiz, front and right, embrace in front of the Massachusetts State House on Friday.
Celebrating Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision outside the Massachusetts State House on Friday.
Celebration
Bill Gabovitch, a member of Jewish LGBT advocacy group Keshet, holds a sign reading "Say I Do For All" at the celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling outside the Massachusetts State House on Friday.
Harvard Sues Test Prep Sites for Alleged HBX Copyright Infringement
Harvard has filed a lawsuit against several commercial websites for alleged copyright infringement of materials from HBX, the Business School's digital learning platform.
Panel Objects to Hobby Lobby Ruling
Some of the panelists raised objections to the Supreme Court ruling that corporations can exercise the same religious rights as individuals.
Group Supporting Harvard Motions To Intervene in Admissions Lawsuit
The motion, dated April 29, cites as its movants nine prospective students intending to apply to Harvard and five current students at the College.
Admissions Lawsuit Plaintiff Requests Extensive Harvard Records for Discovery
The lawsuit alleges that Harvard sets “target percentages” for underrepresented minorities and illegal quotas on students of Asian descent in its undergraduate admissions processes.
Jury Finds Tsarnaev Guilty on Marathon Bombings Charges
A federal jury found Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev guilty Wednesday on a slate of charges in connection with the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. A jury will soon decide whether to sentence him to death.
Judge Strikes Dershowitz Allegations From Record
“Jane Doe No. 3,” who has claimed that Dershowitz had sex with her while she was underage, cannot enter the ongoing federal court case as a party, though she can testify as a witness.
Judge Dismisses Divestment Lawsuit
The lawsuit’s dismissal, dated March 17, comes after Harvard and the State Attorney General’s office filed motions to dismiss the case urging the University to divest from fossil fuels.
Former Professor Files Federal Lawsuit in Response to Tenure Denial
The complaint—which names Harvard and the Harvard Corporation as defendants—reiterates several allegations that Harvard’s decision to deny her tenure violated federal anti-sex discrimination law Title IX.
Law School Student Group Signs Supreme Court Brief
Members of an LBGTQ student group at the Law School signed an amici curaie brief advocating for the recognition of same-sex marriage in states that currently do not.
Remembering Marathon Attacks, Students Grapple with Death Penalty
Students from Boston or who were at Harvard said they felt the Marathon attack to be more personal.