Leverett McKinlock Hall Facade

Harvard students, alumni, and deans voiced concerns and support for four Leverett House residents who were victims of a "swatting" attack early Monday morning.

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Middlesex County Superior Court

In Age of Advanced AI, Harvard College Dean Khurana Calls on Students to Avoid ‘Shortcuts’

With the use of sophisticated artificial intelligence bots potentially enabling academic integrity violations, Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana called on undergraduates to hold onto the value of learning in an interview last month.

Ex-Harvard Fencing Coach ‘Made the Difference’ in Admissions Outcomes of Zhao Brothers, Witness Says

A former Harvard admissions officer told a federal jury on Friday that the school’s ex-fencing coach, Peter Brand, “made the difference” in the admissions outcomes of a wealthy Maryland businessman’s two sons.

Harvard Student Sergio Diaz ’23 Dies While Home in Florida

Mather House senior Sergio A. Diaz ’23 died at his home on Tuesday, Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana announced to students on Wednesday.

‘Middleman’ in Harvard Fencing Coach Bribery Scandal Details Alleged Payment Schemes at Day 2 of Trial

A key government witness in the federal bribery trial of former Harvard fencing coach Peter Brand laid out new details on Tuesday about how he helped a wealthy Maryland businessman funnel money via nonprofits to the coach in exchange for recruiting spots for his sons.

Jie “Jack” Zhao

Jie “Jack” Zhao, left, leaves the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse alongside his attorney, Michael Packard '02.

Alexandre Ryjik

Alexandre Ryjik, left, coached Jie “Jack” Zhao's sons at a Virginia-based fencing academy he founded. Ryjik admitted during the first day of trial to being the “middleman” in an alleged bribery scheme between Brand and Zhao.

Peter Brand

Former Harvard fencing coach Peter Brand stands outside the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Tuesday.