Health and Human Services Dept. To Investigate Harvard Medical School Over Commencement Protests

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 8:15P

The United States Department of Health and Human Services launched a Title VI investigation into Harvard on Tuesday over pro-Palestine messaging worn by Harvard Medical School students at graduation ceremonies.

Harvard Nears Construction Milestones in Allston Amid Development Boom

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 8:15P

Harvard is soon to bring hundreds of new housing units online in Allston as the University approaches several major construction milestones in its long-running expansion across the river.

HGSE Affiliates Are Pessimistic About Education Careers Under Trump Admin

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Under threat of funding cuts and the Trump administration’s federal hiring freeze, students and professors at the Harvard Graduate School of Education say their options to pursue humanitarian work and public teaching careers in education have...

Mayor Wu Agrees to Testify Before Congress on Boston’s Status as Sanctuary City

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 announced on Monday that she will head to Washington, D.C. to testify on Boston’s status as a sanctuary city before the Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government.

The Harvard Youth Poll Overestimated Support for Harris. What Caused the Gap?

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

For the second consecutive presidential election cycle, the Harvard Institute of Politics Youth Poll overestimated support for the Democratic candidate among likely voters under 30 by a margin of more than 10 points.

Bill Gates Talks AI, Journey to Microsoft at Sanders Event

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Harvard dropout and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates discussed the early days of Microsoft and current developments in artificial intelligence at a sold-out Monday talk in Sanders Theatre.

‘A Taste of Home’: Harvard Students Celebrate Lunar New Year on Campus

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Student affinity groups and upperclassmen houses hosted events across campus for Lunar New Year, which fell on Jan. 29 this year — just two days after the spring semester began at the College.

Graduate School of Education Lecturer Sues Harvard Over Monthly Payments

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Harvard Graduate School of Education adjunct lecturer Kimm Topping filed a class-action lawsuit against Harvard in January, alleging the University paid them less frequently than required by Massachusetts law.

City Council Approves Surveillance Technologies Despite Resident Pushback

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

The Cambridge City Council narrowly approved the Cambridge Police Department’s request to obtain two surveillance technologies amid fierce pushback from residents, but postponed voting on the purchase and use of drones by city police.

Harvard’s President Used To Chair Faculty Meetings. Is It Time for Garber To Return?

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

As faculty push for greater input in Harvard’s governance, some professors say the president’s absence has left the current officeholder, Alan M. Garber ’76, with limits on his knowledge of faculty concerns — and fewer opportunities to receive...

Western Saharan Representative Mouloud Said Says Morocco’s Sovereignty Claims are Illegal at HLS

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

Ambassador Mouloud Said, the representative of Western Sahara in Washington, disputed Morocco’s claims of sovereignty over the territory at a Harvard Law School event on Monday.

Boston College Students Bought Beanpot Tickets Through Link Reserved for Harvard Undergrads

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/4 6:26A

When Harvard released the link to buy tickets to Beanpot — the annual hockey tournament between Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, and Northeastern — for its students, some reserved tickets were sold to BC students.

Harvard Housing Raises Rent, Drawing Concerns Among Some Graduate Students

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/3 4:03P

Harvard University Housing announced last week that it will impose up to 6.5 percent rent increases for renewing tenants in nearly 30 of its buildings for the upcoming leasing season.

Justice Department Establishes Task Force To Investigate Antisemitism Complaints on College...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/3 4:03P

The United States Department of Justice announced the formation of a multi-agency task force to investigate antisemitism allegations at U.S. universities on Monday, a step that promises to keep Harvard under a federal microscope.

After Boston-Area Tatte Workers Forced To Resign Over Paperwork Gaps, Experts See Larger Problem

The Harvard Crimson (News) 2/3 4:03P

Tatte Bakery & Cafe has forced roughly 60 Boston-area workers to resign after discrepancies in their paperwork cast doubt on their legal authorization to work in the U.S.