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Activist groups challenges Harvard over legacy admissions, claims it discriminates against Black students

July 3, 2023

Activist groups challenges Harvard over legacy admissions, claims it discriminates against Black students

Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a complaint against Harvard arguing that the practice of legacy admissions unfairly favors White applicants.

Winsome Sears heralds SCOTUS ruling: China 'isn't playing these stupid games' on race

June 29, 2023

Winsome Sears heralds SCOTUS ruling: China 'isn't playing these stupid games' on race

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears sounded off on the Supreme Court's ruling nixing Harvard and UNC's affirmative action admissions considerations.

NAACP lashes out at 'hate-inspired' Supreme Court after affirmative action ruling

June 29, 2023

NAACP lashes out at 'hate-inspired' Supreme Court after affirmative action ruling

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, had harsh words for the Supreme Court Thursday after it ruled that race-based affirmative action is unconstitutional.

Race-based admissions? Two Harvard Students seek common ground ahead of Supreme Court decision

June 27, 2023

Race-based admissions? Two Harvard Students seek common ground ahead of Supreme Court decision

Two Harvard University students on opposing sides of the affirmative action debate discussed where to find common ground ahead of the Supreme Court's decision.

Harvard Women's Hockey coach steps down after 30 years amid abuse allegations

June 7, 2023

Harvard Women's Hockey coach steps down after 30 years amid abuse allegations

Harvard's women's hockey coach Katey Stone is stepping down after 30 years. Stone leaving the program comes after allegations of abuse and other misconduct from Stone's players.

Tom Hanks gives Harvard commencement speech, tells grads to defend truth: 'The responsibility is yours'

May 26, 2023

Tom Hanks gives Harvard commencement speech, tells grads to defend truth: 'The responsibility is yours'

Actor Tom Hanks gave a commencement address at Harvard University Thursday, where he asked the new graduates to join in a 'fight' over truth in the United States.

Seth Towns to take up 8th year of college basketball eligibility

May 22, 2023

Seth Towns to take up 8th year of college basketball eligibility

Seth Towns has another year of NCAA eligibility left and is taking it. He announced his plans to play basketball at Howard during the 2023-24 season.

South Korea's Yoon visits Massachusetts Statehouse ahead of Harvard speech

April 28, 2023

South Korea's Yoon visits Massachusetts Statehouse ahead of Harvard speech

South Korean President Yoon Seuk Yol was met by Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Friday while en route to Harvard University.

Former Harvard professor convicted of lying to federal investigators about his ties to China

April 26, 2023

Former Harvard professor convicted of lying to federal investigators about his ties to China

Charles Lieber, a 64-year-old former Harvard Professor, was convicted of lying to investigators regarding his ties to China. He was also convicted of failing to pay taxes.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern temporarily joining Harvard

April 26, 2023

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern temporarily joining Harvard

Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School. The former New Zealand prime minister will begin teaching at the university in the fall.