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More Than 80% of Freshmen Believe Harvard Should Create Diverse Student Body

An overwhelming majority of members of the Class of 2028 — the first class admitted to Harvard after the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action last year — that responded to The Crimson’s freshman survey said Harvard should continue aiming to foster racial diversity in its student body.

Na comunidade brasileira de Allston-Brighton, recém-chegados sofrem em apartamentos superlotados

Dezenas de pessoas, incluindo 10 imigrantes brasileiros que vivem ou viveram em apartamentos superlotados em Allston-Brighton, descreveram condições físicas perigosas e um imenso impacto mental como resultado da sua condição habitacional. Eles veem poucas opções para sua situação.

After Evading ID Checks, Some Library Study-in Participants Remain Unpunished

Participants at two recent study-ins at Widener Library and the Harvard Law School Library left the premises before administrators managed to check their Harvard IDs. Now, it seems, they will escape punishment entirely.


Cambridge Is Nearing a Massive Zoning Overhaul. Here’s What That Means.

Cambridge officials are considering a dramatic change to the city’s zoning code in an effort to spur housing development and address what local politicians and advocates have described as a severe and far-reaching housing shortage.


Yale’s Outgoing FAS Dean Says She Is Interested in Harvard Presidency

Tamar S. Gendler, Yale University’s outgoing Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean, expressed interest in becoming the next president of Harvard, a sign that she may be a serious contender for the role when the University’s next search launches in 2026.

Cambridge Is Nearing a Massive Zoning Overhaul. Here’s What That Means.

Cambridge officials are considering a dramatic change to the city’s zoning code in an effort to spur housing development and address what local politicians and advocates have described as a severe and far-reaching housing shortage.

GSAS Student Council Criticizes Harvard Housing Affordability

Members of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Student Council criticized the Harvard administration for the high off-campus housing prices at a meeting Thursday night.

Harvard Law School Faculty Votes to Establish Faculty Senate Planning Body

Harvard Law School faculty members voted to support the creation of a University-wide faculty senate planning body during a meeting on Thursday.

Yale’s Outgoing FAS Dean Says She Is Interested in Harvard Presidency

Tamar S. Gendler, Yale University’s outgoing Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean, expressed interest in becoming the next president of Harvard, a sign that she may be a serious contender for the role when the University’s next search launches in 2026.

Tom Vilsack Says Mass Deportations May Be ‘Devastating’ for Agriculture at IOP Forum

U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Institute of Politics fellow Tom J. Vilsack said mass deportation “could be devastating on agriculture” at an IOP forum Thursday evening.

Woman Raped in Cambridge Office Sues Owners for Information About Building Security

A woman raped at knifepoint in the Cambridgepark office complex in May sued the property’s owners and management on Monday.

Class of 2028 Recruited Athletes Boost Average Athlete SAT Scores by 110 Points, Survey Finds

Harvard recruited athletes are closing the gap between average recruited athlete SAT scores and those of their non-athlete peers, according to The Crimson’s survey of the freshman class.