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Harvard Employee Who Confronted Neighbor Placed on Leave ‘Effective Immediately’
The Harvard employee who asked a neighbor with a biracial daughter if she lives in “affordable” housing in a video that went viral and drew widespread criticism has been placed on leave.
Kavanaugh’s Nomination May Jeopardize Affirmative Action, Experts Say
If Kavanaugh is confirmed, he will replace retiring Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who is known for being the Supreme Court’s “swing vote.”
O’Donnell Steps Down from Harvard Corporation
After seven years serving as a member of the Harvard Corporation, Joseph J. O’Donnell ’67 stepped down from his position last week.
College Title IX Training Becomes Mandatory, Tied to Course Enrollment
The College has offered versions of the training in recent years, but until this coming year, students have faced no consequences for failing to complete them.
SFFA Argues Harvard's 'Holistic' Admissions Rooted In Tactics Once Used to Limit Jewish Admits
In 1922, Lowell and other administrators had become “increasingly alarmed” over the rising number of Jewish students earning admission to the College based on their high test scores, SFFA’s document reads.
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
A bust of former University President Abbott Lawrence Lowell sits in the courtyard of Lowell House.
Martha Minow Named University Professor
Minow, who served as Law School Dean from 2009 to 2017, will begin her appointment on July 1. She succeeds Laurel T. Ulrich, who is retiring on June 30, as 300th Anniversary University Professor.
Q&A with Harvard President-elect Lawrence Bacow
Incoming Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow answers questions during the official press conference Sunday afternoon.
Lawrence Bacow to Serve as Harvard's Next President
Harvard Corporation member Lawrence S. Bacow will serve as the University’s 29th president.
Searching for Harvard's 29th President
A brief primer on the search for the 29th President of Harvard University.
Head of the Charles Regatta 2017
The Harvard Crimson captured scenes from the 2017 Head of the Charles Regatta.
Revelations in Harvard Admissions Suit Unlikely to Prove Discrimination, Experts Say
Legal experts say Students for Fair Admissions' claims of intentional discrimination in Harvard's admissions process demand a “very high standard” of proof.
Court Filings Reveal Academic Strength of Asian-American Applicants to Harvard
If Harvard made admissions decisions based only on applicants’ academic qualifications, more than 51 percent of the average admitted class would be Asian-American, according to court documents filed Friday.
Harvard, SFFA Dispute ‘Discrimination’ in Lower Personal Scores for Asian American Applicants
Students for Fair Admissions reports in court filings that Harvard consistently scored Asian-American applicants lower than applicants of other races on “personal traits” including “positive personality,” “likability,” “kindness,” and “humor.”