The Harvard Crimson

01/16/2025

Mark J. Carney ’87 — a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body — launched his campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister at a rally in Edmonton, Alberta Thursday afternoon.

Dhruv T. Patel and Grace E. Yoon report.

Mark J. Carney ’87 — a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body — launched his campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister at a rally in Edmonton, Alberta Thursday afternoon.

01/15/2025

Several prominent Harvard alumni donated to the Economics department to fund two new professorships and the construction of the department’s new home, Pritzker Hall.

William C. Mao and Veronica H. Paulus report.

Several prominent Harvard alumni donated to the Economics department to fund two new professorships and the construction of the department’s new home, Pritzker Hall, the University announced Wednesday morning.

01/15/2025

Boston Public Schools proposed closing the Mary Lyon Pilot High School at a virtual press conference Jan. 7, dealing a blow to parents and students who described the Brighton school as a neighborhood anchor.

Angelina J. Parker and Emily T. Schwartz report.

Boston Public Schools proposed closing the Mary Lyon Pilot High School at a virtual press conference last week, dealing a blow to parents and students who described the Brighton school as an anchor to the neighborhood and the many high-needs students who attend.

01/15/2025

The Harvard Alumni Association announced eight candidates for election to the Board of Overseers — the University’s second-highest governing body — on Wednesday.

Dhruv T. Patel and Grace E. Yoon report.

The Harvard Alumni Association announced eight candidates for election to the Board of Overseers — the University’s second-highest governing body — on Wednesday.

01/15/2025

Harvard hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with ties to several of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers, as it prepares for political challenges under a more aggressive White House.

Dhruv T. Patel and Grace E. Yoon report.

Harvard hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with ties to several of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers, last week as it prepares for additional political challenges under a more aggressive White House, according to federal lobbying disclosures.

01/14/2025

Nearly a year after its launch, the Cambridge Preschool Program boasts an 84 percent satisfaction rate among enrolled families — and applications continue to increase.

Ayaan Ahmad and Claire A. Michal report.

Nearly a year after its launch, the Cambridge Preschool Program boasts a high satisfaction rate among enrolled families — and applications continue to increase.

01/14/2025

A referendum denouncing Harvard Law School’s penalties for pro-Palestine study-in participants has been delayed more than a month after three proposed voting dates fell through amid a dispute between Dean of Students Stephen L. Ball and the HLS Student Government.

Caroline G. Hennigan and Bradford D. Kimball report.

A referendum denouncing Harvard Law School’s penalties for pro-Palestine study-in participants has been delayed more than a month amid a dispute between Dean of Students Stephen L. Ball and the HLS Student Government.

01/14/2025

Golden Globe award-winning actor Jon Hamm will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2025 Man of the Year, according to a Tuesday press release.

Samuel A. Church and Cam N. Srivastava report.

Golden Globe award-winning actor Jon Hamm will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2025 Man of the Year, according to a Tuesday press release.

01/08/2025

The Cambridge City Council requested on Monday that City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 prepare a report on amendments that pare back the scope of Cambridge’s multifamily zoning proposal.

Diego García Moreno and Summer E. Rose report.

The Cambridge City Council requested on Monday that City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 prepare a report on amendments that pare back the scope of Cambridge’s multifamily zoning proposal.

01/08/2025

At least six of the seven candidates who launched write-in bids for the Board of Overseers last year will not enter the upcoming election cycle, backtracking on previous pledges to run again.

Dhruv T. Patel and Grace E. Yoon report.

At least six of the seven candidates who launched write-in bids for the Board of Overseers last year will not enter the upcoming election cycle, backtracking on previous pledges to run again for the University’s second-highest governing body.

01/07/2025

Doctors Against Genocide — a coalition of healthcare workers aimed at halting Israel’s war in Gaza — staged a demonstration at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and 14 other medical centers nationwide Monday afternoon.

William C. Mao and Veronica H. Paulus report.

Doctors Against Genocide — a coalition of healthcare workers aimed at halting Israel’s war in Gaza — staged a demonstration at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and 14 other medical centers nationwide Monday afternoon.

01/05/2025

Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday to former U.S. Defense Secretary and longtime Harvard Kennedy School professor Ash Carter and former Harvard Corporation fellow David Rubenstein.

Will P. Cottiss and Elise A. Spenner report.

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom on Saturday to two Harvard affiliates — former U.S. Defense Secretary and longtime Harvard Kennedy School professor Ashton B. Carter and former Harvard Corporation fellow David M. Rubenstein.

01/02/2025

A judge let former women’s ice hockey coach Katey Stone make a second reply to the University’s motion to dismiss her gender discrimination lawsuit, allowing the filing proceed despite Harvard’s opposition.

Elyse C. Goncalves and Akshaya Ravi report.

A judge allowed former Harvard women’s ice hockey coach Katey Stone to make a second reply to the University’s motion to dismiss her gender discrimination lawsuit, letting Stone’s filing proceed despite Harvard’s opposition.

12/30/2024

In 2024, Harvard faced a divided campus under a nonstop national spotlight. From student protests to the University’s leadership crisis, The Crimson looks back at 10 stories that shaped this year’s news.

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12/30/2024

In 2024, Harvard faced a divided campus under a nonstop national spotlight. From student protests to the University's leadership crisis, The Crimson looks back at 10 stories that shaped this year's news.

Crimson News Staff reports.

At Harvard, 2024 began with an ending — the chaotic close of Claudine Gay’s short-lived presidency. It would not be a quiet year. Pro-Palestine student protesters staged an encampment in Harvard Yard. Congress expanded its investigation into campus antisemitism, issuing threats alongside blister...

12/18/2024

The Cambridge City Council gave City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 high marks in his second annual performance review released last week, praising him as “a collaborative leader who has a strong work ethic” in its final report.

Benjamin Isaac reports.

The Cambridge City Council gave City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 largely positive feedback in his second annual performance review released last week, praising him as “a collaborative leader who has a strong work ethic” in its final report.

12/18/2024

The Cambridge School Committee voted unanimously to close the Kennedy-Longfellow School at their last scheduled regular meeting of the year, following extensive criticism during a nearly two-hour public comment period.

Megan L. Blonigen reports.

The Cambridge School Committee voted unanimously to close the Kennedy-Longfellow School at their last scheduled regular meeting of the year, following extensive criticism during a nearly two-hour public comment period.

12/18/2024

The Ivy League football champion will play in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs starting next season, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Ivy League Council of Presidents.

Elyse C. Goncalves and Akshaya Ravi report.

The Ivy League football champion will play in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs starting next season, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Ivy League Council of Presidents.