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There have been 1,080 attempts to punish scholars over the past 23 years: Report

April 21, 2023

There have been 1,080 attempts to punish scholars over the past 23 years: Report

A free-speech group released a report showing that there have been over 1000 attempts to punish scholars over the past 23 years.

Tom Hanks named principle speaker at Harvard's commencement in May

March 21, 2023

Tom Hanks named principle speaker at Harvard's commencement in May

Tom Hanks has been selected to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement on May 25. The two-time Academy Award winner was called "a true master of his craft."

Award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk has been selected as the 2023 Man of the Year by Hasty Pudding Theatricals

February 2, 2023

Award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk has been selected as the 2023 Man of the Year by Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Hasty Pudding Theatricals, a Harvard University theater group, has selected Bob Odenkirk as the 2023 Man of the Year. Jennifer Coolidge was named this year's Woman of the Year.

Harvard University to offer fellowship to leading human rights activist after initial denial sparked criticism

January 19, 2023

Harvard University to offer fellowship to leading human rights activist after initial denial sparked criticism

Harvard University plans to offer a fellowship to Kenneth Roth. Roth was recruited by Harvard to become a fellow but was later told the dean had not approved it.

December 6, 2022

Maryland businessman, Harvard fencing coach face jury in college bribery scandal

Harvard's fencing coach and a businessman whose kids attended the school went to trial in an admissions scandal. The man allegedly bought a home from the coach for above-market value.

Race-based admissions? Two Harvard Students debate ahead of Supreme Court decision

October 31, 2022

Race-based admissions? Two Harvard Students debate ahead of Supreme Court decision

Two Harvard University students discuss their opposing viewpoints on affirmative action ahead of two Supreme Court cases considering race-based admissions.

'American dream' at stake in Harvard race-based admissions case at Supreme Court, say Asian American lawmakers

October 27, 2022

'American dream' at stake in Harvard race-based admissions case at Supreme Court, say Asian American lawmakers

Asian American leaders in Congress say a lot is at stake in the Harvard race-based admissions case that is set for oral arguments at the Supreme Court next week.

Harvard students reveal their political party preferences. It’s not what you may expect

October 24, 2022

Harvard students reveal their political party preferences. It’s not what you may expect

Ahead of the midterm elections, Harvard University students shared whether they identify as Republican or Democrat and cited policy positions that sway decisions.

Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to take job as Harvard teaching fellow

August 24, 2022

Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to take job as Harvard teaching fellow

Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City, is heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he will be a teaching fellow at Harvard. Blasio grew up in Massachusetts.

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

June 3, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was seen last week applauding New Zealand’s “assault” weapons ban at a speech at Harvard University.