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With funding under fire from Trump administration, UMass president says climate research is key

CBS Boston (News) 5/4 4:28A Jon Keller

As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind and is looking at climate research. "I think...

Weekend To Do List: Spring and the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

CBS Boston (News) 5/2 2:32A Jordyn Jagolinzer

There's a celebration in Massachusetts this weekend to mark the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month along with more events for spring. 3rd annual Asian...

Harvard professors pledge to take pay cut in support of university's fight against Trump

CBS Boston (News) 5/1 6:28A Neal Riley

Dozens of Harvard University professors are pledging to take a temporary pay cut to support the school as it fights the Trump administration's move to freeze billions of...

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Trump Doubles Down on Threat to End Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/2 9:16P

United States President Donald Trump wrote on Friday that he would pull Harvard’s tax-exempt status — his second social media vow to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service in...

Revenue and Revelry: How House Committees Spend on Student Entertainment

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/2 11:47A

With different budgets, revenue streams, and degrees of extravagance, resident satisfaction with House social calendars varies across the River and Quad. The Crimson spoke...

‘Just Get to Work’: Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Focuses on Care, President Says at Forum

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/2 11:47A

In the greater Boston area, where nearly 13,000 individuals can experience homelessness on a given night, many nonprofits work to address systemic housing issues. But the...

Harvard University Press Employees Say Director Drove Down Acquisitions and Morale

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/2 11:47A

Since George T. Andreou ’87 became the press’s director in 2017, staff alleged — in interviews, union surveys, and letters to Harvard officials — that he belittled employees...

Harvard Students Celebrate End of Classes at Finals Fest

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/2 1:43A

Students celebrated the first day of reading period with food trucks, raffle stations, and back massages in the Malkin Athletic Center lawn on Thursday, attending the Dean of...

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Fancy Newbury Street Spot Has Allegedly Been Underpaying Over 60 Employees — For Years

Eater Boston 5/1 5:31A Erika Adams

Inside Contessa. | Douglas Friedman/Contessa Contessa, the hot Italian restaurant from Major Food Group, has settled with dozens of current and former employees over allegedly mishandling tips Ritzy,...

The Top Tacos in Boston

Eater Boston 4/29 6:25A Erika Adams

The skirt steak taco at Taco Azul. | Taco Azul Rich birria tacos, breakfast tacos, grasshopper tacos, and more For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night , the Boston area offers hearty breakfast...

The 15 Essential Restaurants in Burlington, Vermont

Eater Boston 4/24 10:02A Anna Darrow

A bone-in steak at Frankie’s. | Oliver Parini/Eater Enjoy award-winning farm-to-table and Mediterranean restaurants, Somali, Himalayan, and Thai favorites, wood-fired pizza, fried chicken and oysters,...

Island Creek Oysters Is Opening a Raw Bar in Boston Just in Time for Summer

Eater Boston 4/24 6:14A Erika Adams

Island Creek Oysters is opening a raw bar in the Seaport this summer. | Emily Hagan/Island Creek Oysters The oyster farm is bringing its prized shellfish to the Seaport New England’s premier oyster...

13 Kid-Friendly Dining Options Around Boston

Eater Boston 4/23 7:06A Erika Adams

The ultimate taste-testers. | ravipat /Shutterstock Where to eat with the kiddos around town From offering high-chair seating and designated kids menus to being particularly aware of food allergies ,...

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Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Columbia on Senior Day, Waits for NCAA At-Large Bid

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/1 5:41P

The No. 24 Harvard Crimson defeated the Columbia Lions 18-4 on Saturday afternoon while celebrating the six student-athletes of its senior class and capping off an excellent...

Graham Blanks Reflects on Harvard, Transition to Professional Running Career

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/30 9:21P

After a successful championship-filled run in the NCAA world at Harvard, 23-year-old Graham Blanks ’25 continues his career in the professional sphere after sealing a deal...

Harvard Heavyweight Rowing Dominates Penn and Navy on the Charles

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/30 11:37A

After a matchup against Navy and Penn, the Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Rowing team came out of the weekend victoriously, claiming both the coveted Adams and Clothier Cups.

Harvard Baseball Falls to Northeastern in Beanpot Final

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/30 1:18A

Returning to Fenway Park for the first time in five years, the Harvard baseball team fell in a gritty 5-4 loss to Northeastern, nearly mounting a heroic 9th inning comeback....

No. 11 Men’s Lacrosse Ends Regular Season With 11-10 Win Over Brown

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/29 6:18A

The No. 11 Harvard men's lacrosse team took down Brown 11-10 in its regular season finale, clawing back from a 4-0 deficit. Now, the team heads to Ithaca for the Ivy League...

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