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Harvard Orders Alumni Interviews to Delete Past and Current Applicant Data
Harvard alumni interviewers must now certify that they have deleted all applicant data from their personal devices — including interview reports from past admissions cycles — and must delete it after each cycle ends, according to two regional Schools and Scholarships Committee chairs.
Harvard Law Graduate Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Navanetham “Navi” Pillay — a Harvard Law School alum, international jurist, and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights — was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee announced Friday.
Karl Deisseroth ’92 Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
Karl A. Deisseroth ’92 was one of three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”
ADL CEO Credits Harvard With “Real Shift” on Antisemitism, Says Work Remains
Anti-Defamation League Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Greenblatt said the organization had seen a “real shift” in Harvard’s handling of antisemitism on campus, attributing the change to Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76’s leadership and pressure from alumni groups.
Jack Reardon ’60, ‘Mr. Harvard’ Who Guided Presidents and Generations of Alumni, Dies at 88
Across six decades at Harvard, Reardon shaped admissions, transformed athletics, and led alumni affairs while serving as a trusted adviser to presidents and a steady hand through the University’s moments of crisis.
How Harvard Gave Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman a “Foot in the Door”
Raman’s classmates and professors recalled an undergraduate already focused on the questions of housing, governance, and public trust that now define her campaign for Los Angeles mayor.
The Storied Athletes of Lowell House
Beyond its imposing bell towers and A-list alumni such as Matt Damon or Natalie Portman, Lowell boasts an impressive list of famous athletes in various sports. From Olympic medallists to NFL tight ends, here are some of the best athletes to live in Lowell House over the years.
Pritzker Hall Still Nearly $40 Million Short of Fundraising Goal as Construction Continues
Fundraising for Pritzker Hall — the under-construction home of Harvard’s Economics department — remains nearly $40 million short of its original target, according to an internal Alumni Affairs & Development slide deck obtained by The Crimson.
After Top Fundraising Officials Left Harvard, Alumni Affairs Office Reorganizes
Harvard’s central fundraising office has quietly undergone a sweeping leadership shakeup over the past year, as several of its most senior administrators departed and the University reorganized the unit responsible for managing its vast donor network.
Harvard Lays Off 55 Alumni Affairs and Development Office Staff Amid Budget Strain
Harvard laid off 55 staff members in its Alumni Affairs and Development office on Tuesday, citing budget constraints — the latest in a series of staff layoffs as the University faces mounting financial pressure.
Meet the Nine Candidates Running for Harvard’s Board of Overseers
Nine candidates are competing for six seats on Harvard’s Board of Overseers as the University emerges from a year of political pressure and sweeping changes on campus. The Crimson sat down with each to discuss their vision for the role.
Erroneous Payment Plan Email Sparks Confusion Among HES Students, Alumni
An erroneous email from the Harvard Extension School administration last week falsely warned recipients — both current enrollees and alumni — that they were in default on their spring 2026 payment plan, prompting confusion and concern.
Harvard Alumni Association Announces Board of Overseers, Elected Directors Candidates Before April Election
The Harvard Alumni Association announced a slate of nine candidates for the Board of Overseers and nine for HAA elected directors on Thursday, kicking off the election process for Harvard’s two alumni leadership bodies.
5 Harvard College Affiliates Awarded 2026 Marshall Scholarship
Four Harvard College seniors — Kashish Bastola ’26, Hannah W. Duane ’26, Tenzin R. Gund-Morrow ’26, and Ashwin H. Sivakumar ’26 — and one Harvard alumna, Tomi Siyanbade ’24, were named as Marshall Scholars.
Off-Cycle Graduates Celebrate With Family and Faculty at Mid-Year Ceremony
Family, friends, and faculty celebrated the College’s off-cycle graduates at an annual ceremony organized by the Harvard Alumni Association in Science Center Hall B on Friday.
Former Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona To Endorse Daniel Koh ’07, Harvard Grad Running for Congress
Former Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, a current fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics, said he would be endorsing former Biden administration official Daniel A. Koh ’07 in his campaign for the House of Representatives.
Harvard, HBS Graduate Clash in Court Over Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Suit
Lawyers for Harvard issued a final ask to dismiss a lawsuit by Harvard Business School graduate Yoav Segev on Tuesday, writing in a reply memorandum that Segev failed to provide evidence for his claims of direct discrimination or conspiracy.
Senate Hopeful Moulton Said Decision To Return Donations From AIPAC Unrelated to Lack of Endorsement
Representative Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) said that his decision to return donations from a pro-Israel lobbying group had nothing to do with the group’s refusal to endorse his Senate bid in a Tuesday interview with The Crimson.
Harvard Salient’s Editor Says Conservative Student Magazine Will Not Obey Suspension by Alumni Board
Harvard Salient editor-in-chief Richard Y. Rodgers ’28 announced on Tuesday that the conservative student magazine would remain active despite a Sunday statement from its board of directors suspending its operations pending a conduct investigation.
Harvard Moves to Dismiss HBS Graduate’s Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard filed a motion on Monday to dismiss Harvard Business School graduate Yoav Segev’s ongoing lawsuit against the University, claiming that Segev failed to show that Harvard violated antidiscrimination law in its response to an alleged assault against him at a protest.
Moulton to Return Donations from Pro-Israel PAC As Senate Race Approaches
Representative Seth W. Moulton ‘01 (D-Mass.) pledged last week to return all donations he has received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and refused to accept future campaign funding from the organization.
HGSE Alum Founds Games for Ed to Help Schoolchildren in India Learn
Mridula Chalamalasetti, who graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the spring, is encouraging more play in India’s education system through Games for Ed, an organization she co-founded.
Current-Use Donations to Harvard Hit Record $629 Million in Fiscal Year 2025
Harvard received a record-breaking $629 million in current-use donations during fiscal year 2025, representing a 19 percent increase from last year and the largest total in University history, according to the annual financial report released on Thursday.
Rep. Seth Moulton ’01 To Face Off Against Sen. Markey in Senate Run
Representative Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) launched his bid for Senate Wednesday in a posted campaign video, denouncing the age of incumbent Ed J. Markey (D-Mass.) in his announcement.
How Alumni Entrepreneurs Are Trying to Redefine Harvard’s Reputation in the Startup World
At the inaugural Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Startup World Cup regionals on Sep. 12, Harvard graduates from 12 finalist startups made pitches for the chance to be sent to the championship round in San Francisco.
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