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Financial Aid Spending Continues to Grow
Harvard awarded students a total of nearly $414 million in financial aid in fiscal year 2017, a roughly 4 percent increase from the previous year.
UC Recommends 43 New Clubs for Approval
The Undergraduate Council voted to recommend 43 new student groups for College recognition Tuesday—but some representatives said they were concerned by the voting process.
GOP Plan Could Cause Grad Student Tax Hike
“It’s very alarming for graduate students,” said Colleen Golja, a graduate student in engineering. “I can’t imagine paying more taxes than I already do.”
UC to Allow Last-Minute Student Group Appeals
“What we’ll be doing now is allowing an appeal process to student groups that have been, as of now, deemed not to be allowed to grow."
Faust's Successor Could Begin Duties Months Before Official Transition
Faust's successor could begin calling the shots months before she officially resigns the presidency in June.
In UC Survey, 61 Percent of Respondents Oppose Social Group Penalties
21 percent of respondents ranked an outright ban on social groups as their top option. An additional 19 percent supported the original May 2016 sanctions as their first choice.
Sanctions Vote A Sigh of Relief for Administrators
For now at least, what some consider Khurana’s signature initiative as Dean of the College is safe.
On Social Group Policy Decision, Faust Bides Time
University President Drew G. Faust may wait until December or later to make a final decision on the future of the College’s social group policy.
Garber Defends NLRB Appeal in Message to Students
University Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 defended the Harvard’s decision to appeal a National Labor Relations Board, arguing that Harvard facilitated a fair election last fall.
Harvard Facing Three Federal Title IX Investigations
Harvard is facing two previously unreported federal investigations into its compliance with anti-sex discrimination Title IX.
Three Tickets to Vie For UC Leadership
Three tickets will run for Undergraduate Council President and Vice President in the Council’s upcoming presidential election.
Presidential Search Committee Begins to Narrow Candidate Pool
Several donors and professors said there are four likely contenders from within the University: Business School Dean Nitin Nohria, professor Danielle S. Allen, FAS Dean Michael D. Smith, and Provost Alan M. Garber ’76.
Law School Bicentennial Hosts Senators and Other Notable Alums
Five U.S. senators, former U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch ’81, and federal judge Merrick B. Garland ’74 joined six Supreme Court Justices at Harvard Law School this weekend.
Harvard Sheds Portfolio Assets in Fiscal Year 2017
Harvard's annual financial report indicates significant shifts in investment strategy in fiscal year 2017, including the jettisoning of billions in assets.
Allen Withdraws Social Group Motion
Government Professor Danielle S. Allen is withdrawing her faculty motion that affirms Harvard’s authority over unrecognized social groups.
Patel Remembered as ‘Incredible Friend,’ Brilliant Student
Those who knew Alexander H. Patel '17-'18, a Philosophy and Mathematics concentrator, remember him as a brilliant student and a devoted friend.
Harvard Signs Letter Urging Legislative Support for 'Dreamers'
The letter claimed that universities were “ready to work with Congress in a bipartisan manner” to protect undocumented students.
Harvard Senior Dies In ‘Heartbreaking’ Loss
Alexander H. Patel ’18, an Adams House senior, has died in a “heartbreaking” loss, Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana wrote in an email to students Sunday.
'A Sort of Everyday Struggle'
Women in Harvard's math department report a bevy of inequalities—from a discouraging absence of female faculty to a culture of "math bro" condescension.
Harvard to Rescind Harvey Weinstein's Du Bois Medal
Harvard will rescind the W.E.B Du Bois medal awarded to Harvey Weinstein, a movie executive whom more than 40 women have accused of sexual harassment and abuse.
Bon Me and Pavement Coffee Look to Smith Campus Center
Bon Me and Pavement Coffeehouse could open in the renovated Smith Campus Center as soon as September 2018.
Faculty Council Will Vote on Allen Motion Again
The Faculty Council will vote again on an amended version of Government Professor Danielle S. Allen’s motion on College social policy, potentially revising their unanimous vote of support for the motion last month.
UC Expresses ‘Disappointment’ with Harvard Response To Title IX Changes
The Undergraduate Council expressed “disappointment” with Harvard’s decision not to officially take a stance on the Deptartment of Education’s changing federal Title IX guidelines.
Faust Lobbies Congress to Maintain Research Funding Levels
On her most recent trips to Washington, Faust has added yet another pressing, albeit more quotidian, item to her lobbying agenda: keeping the lights on in Harvard’s labs.
Law Review Elects First Ever Majority Female Class
The Harvard Law Review selected more female editors than male editors to join the prestigious journal’s ranks this summer.