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Guillaume to Lead The Crimson’s 146th Guard
Kristine E. Guillaume ’20 will lead the newly elected 146th Guard of The Harvard Crimson, the organization’s President announced on Monday. Guillaume is the first black woman to serve as President in The Crimson's 145-year history.
Ragheb and Miller Advocate Greater Inclusivity in Presidential Campaign
Daniel “Danny” K. Ragheb ’20 and Samyra C. Miller ’21 are running to lead UC on a campaign slogan of “The Mic Is Ours.”
Data Could Decide the Harvard Admissions Trial. Here’s How and Why
The trial and lawsuit unleashed mountains of classified Harvard admissions data. Both the University and SFFA employed statistical experts to analyze the data and testify about their results in court. So, who’s right?
Days After Midterm Elections, Some Students Still Hadn’t Received Ballots
Some students' absentee ballots failed to arrive in the mail — and in the election’s aftermath, those students continue to search for answers.
Harvard Honors Veterans on World War I Centenary
Although students did not have the day off, they and other campus affiliates found a way to honor veterans.
Palaniappan and Huesa Plan to ‘Make Harvard Home’
Sruthi Palaniappan ’20 and Julia M. Huesa ’20 are running to lead the Undergraduate Council under the slogan “make Harvard home.”
Khoury and Agrawal Push Transparency and Accessibility
Nadine M. Khoury ’20 and Arnav Agrawal ’20 are running to lead the Undergraduate Council on their campaign slogan of “Transform Harvard.”
UC Puts Two Divestment Referenda on Election Ballot
The UC voted to place two referenda challenging Harvard's investment decisions on the ballot for its presidential election this week. The questions ask whether Harvard should divest from fossil fuels and the prison industry.
Philosophy Department Honors Late Professor Emeritus Stanley L. Cavell
Harvard’s Philosophy Department held a tribute at Memorial Church followed by an all-day conference on Friday and Saturday.
Harvard Asks Alums to Tout School Online. PR Experts Call it 'Powerful' Strategy After Trial
Harvard said there is no link between the new initiative and the conclusion of the admissions trial. One public relations expert noted that — even if the timing is coincidental — the program is a "productive" response to the last three weeks.
Sophomores Celebrate Concentration Declaration at Annenberg Event
Hundreds of sophomores returned to Annenberg Hall to celebrate the declaration of their academic concentrations at a classwide event Thursday night.
Catholic Student Association Hosts Inaugural 'Catholic Sex Week'
Theologian Janet E. Smith delved into the Catholic Church’s stance on sex and sexuality in a lecture hosted by the Catholic Student Association Thursday evening.
For Third Consecutive Year, Classroom to Table Program Runs Out of Money
Classroom to Table — a popular College initiative that subsidizes fine dining for students and their professors in the Square — has run out of funding yet again.
First Year Retreat and Experience Hosts Student Showcase
The First Year Retreat and Experience — a new pre-orientation program — hosted a showcase of student performances at the Smith Campus Center Thursday night.
Harvard Medical School Receives $200 Million Gift — The Largest in School's History
The Blavatnik Family Foundation will donate $200 million to Harvard Medical School, the largest gift in the school’s history, the University announced Thursday.
English Professor Jorie Graham to Receive National Prize for Poetry
The Library of Congress will award Harvard English professor Jorie Graham a national prize for poetry in December, the library announced last week.
SEAS Allston Campus on Track to Open in 2020, Gay Says
Though some smaller details remain undecided, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is still set to complete its long-awaited move into Allston by September 2020, according to FAS Dean Claudine Gay.
High Young Voter Turnout Crucial To Blue Wave, Per Harvard Analysis
Voters between the ages of 18 and 29 were absolutely crucial to the Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics analysis of the 2018 midterm elections.