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Protesters March To Harvard President Garber’s Home, Demand Start of Negotiations
More than 400 Harvard students and Cambridge residents marched to the private residence of interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 during a pro-Palestine rally Monday evening, after Garber refused to negotiate with protesters amid their ongoing encampment in Harvard Yard.
Protesters Won’t Say if Harvard Encampment Will Continue as Garber Threatens Major Disciplinary Action
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine — the unrecognized student group organizing the Harvard Yard encampment — did not say whether the occupation will continue during a press conference Monday evening.
Harvard President Garber Breaks Silence on Encampment, Threatens ‘Involuntary Leave’ for Protesters
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 broke his silence on the pro-Palestine encampment Monday morning in a University-wide email threatening “involuntary leave” for protesters who continued to occupy Harvard Yard.
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine Boycotts The Crimson Over Allegations of Anti-Palestinian Bias
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine Coalition, an unrecognized pro-Palestine student group, accused The Harvard Crimson of anti-Palestinian bias in its coverage and said it would boycott the campus newspaper until May 6.
Encampment Protesters Set Monday Deadline for Harvard to Begin Negotiations
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine — the pro-Palestine student group staging an encampment in Harvard Yard — gave the University a Monday deadline to begin negotiations for their demands that Harvard disclose and divest from investments and companies in Israel and the West Bank.
Nguyen Says HUHS Prioritizing Accessibility to Mental Health Services, Declines to Comment on Luke Tang Trial
Harvard University Health Services Director Giang T. Nguyen said in a Thursday interview that HUHS is prioritizing accessibility to mental health services, currently offering same-day availability for initial consultations.
Harvard To Install 3-Foot Barriers During Freshmen Move Out as Yard Remains Occupied
Harvard Campus Services will install three-foot orange barriers in certain locations around the pro-Palestine encampment in Harvard Yard as part of a plan to ensure safety during freshmen move out.
73 Harvard Undergrads Win 2024 Hoopes Prize for Senior Theses
Logan C. Kelly ’24 was in the Winthrop Dining Hall eating lunch with his “oldest friend at Harvard” when he glanced at his phone and saw he had won the Hoopes Prize.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Rally for Rafah, in Support of Arrested Columbia Demonstrators
More than 200 pro-Palestine demonstrators protested in solidarity with demonstrators at Columbia University at a Wednesday afternoon rally at the Harvard Yard encampment.
‘Sack the Sacklers’: Students Urge Harvard to Remove Sackler Name for a Class Assignment
Nine Harvard students protested Harvard’s ties to the infamous Sackler family, the former owners of Purdue Pharma, at the Harvard Art Museums for a final class assignment on Saturday.
Harvard Students Streak Around Encampment in Cheeky Primal Scream Display
The students staging a pro-Palestine encampment in Harvard Yard did not quite get the disclosure they wanted as more than 100 Harvard undergraduates bared it all Thursday at midnight for this semester’s iteration of Primal Scream.
Freshmen Say Noise From Harvard Yard Encampment Not Disruptive, Despite DSO Email
Despite administrators saying that noise from the pro-Palestine encampment has “disrupted” freshmen living spaces, many students who live in adjacent dorm buildings said the weeklong protest has not been a disturbance.
‘Not Going Down Without a Fight’: Harvard Students Decry Queen’s Head Closure
More than 1,600 people signed a petition objecting to the permanent closure of the Harvard-run Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub, as staff members said they were “heartbroken” by the sudden Tuesday announcement.
Harvard Hall Final Exam Locations Changed as Harvard Yard Encampment Enters Second Week
Final examinations originally scheduled to take place in Harvard Hall were relocated to other buildings amid the ongoing pro-Palestine encampment..
‘I Knew What I Signed Up For’: Elite Harvard Athletes Navigate a Delicate Balancing Act
Several athletes at Harvard compete in their sport on a national or international stage. While many of these athletes said they feel satisfied with Harvard’s support of their sporting endeavors, they also pointed out the challenges of this balancing act.
Amid Encampment, Cambridge City Council Discusses Resolution Supporting Student Right to Protest
The Cambridge City Council discussed a resolution urging University administration and city leadership to respect students’ rights to peacefully protest.
Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub Permanently Closed by Harvard College
The Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub, a Harvard-run undergraduate pub, will permanently close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, the College announced Tuesday.
‘Tied to the People’: As Renovations Loom, Harvard Affiliates Say House Culture Will Persevere
Despite initial fears, alumni and affiliates who experienced living through past renovation projects expressed optimism surrounding House culture — saying that they were able to preserve their Houses’ long-standing traditions, culture, and spirit.
Protesters Prepare for Final Exams Amid Encampment, Threat of Disciplinary Action
As undergraduates occupy Harvard Yard in the most significant pro-Palestine demonstration on campus to date, they are also balancing their role as students during a critical time in the semester: finals period.
ACLU Calls on University Presidents to Protect Protests, Free Speech in Open Letter
The ACLU sent a letter to presidents of universities on Friday urging stronger protections on free speech and academic freedom amid a nationwide surge of pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Mayor Wu Says She Respects Decision of Student Groups to Withdraw Support From Harvard Talk
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 spoke out about a canceled Harvard talk scheduled for Tuesday after 11 student groups withdrew from sponsoring the event over her decision to use police to clear a pro-Palestine encampment at Emerson College
Jewish Leaders at Harvard Diverge Widely in Responses to Ongoing Pro-Palestine Encampment
As the pro-Palestine encampment enters its sixth day, the leadership of the University’s two Jewish centers varied widely in their responses to the ongoing occupation.
As Students Occupy Harvard Yard, Faculty Urge Against Police Response
As Harvard’s pro-Palestine encampment entered its sixth day on Monday, faculty stressed that the demonstration has remained orderly and peaceful.
More Than 30 Students to Appear Before Harvard College Ad Board for Pro-Palestine Yard Encampment
More than 30 undergraduates were asked Monday morning to appear before the Harvard College Administrative Board, which will decide whether students will face disciplinary action for their participation in the pro-Palestine Yard encampment.
HUA Problem Solving Team Sets July Deadline for Issuing Recommendations in First Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association’s constitutional dispute blocking a College-wide referendum on divestment from Israel will not be resolved until at least July, further complicating the effort to hold an undergraduate vote on divestment.