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‘Chilling Effect’: Harvard Undergraduates for Academic Freedom Host Film Screening, Panel Discussion
The Harvard Undergraduates for Academic Freedom hosted a screening and panel discussion of “The Coddling of the American Mind” on Wednesday evening.
The Cost of Having Fun at Harvard? $200, College Administrators Say
While undergraduates can opt out of paying the Student Activities Fee, several College administrators emphasized its importance when discussing efforts to enhance student social life.
CAMHS Employee Said Not Consulted for ‘Care Contract’ in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
A Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee said that despite being listed on a “care contract” with Luke Z. Tang ’18, he was never consulted about Tang’s wellbeing.
John Cooke ’25 Ousted in Harvard Undergraduate Association Recall Vote
College students voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to oust Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 as unspecified misconduct allegations swirled around him.
On Eve of Recall Vote, Embattled HUA Co-President Breaks Silence
Hours before students will vote in an referendum to recall embattled Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-President John S. Cooke ’25, Cooke rejected the misconduct allegations against him in his first public statement in two weeks.
Amid Turmoil, Dean of Students Dunne Rebuffs Calls to Abolish HUA
Harvard College Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said he would not endorse abolishing the Harvard Undergraduate Association or its co-presidency in a Wednesday interview with The Crimson, calling student governance “really important.”
Amid Antisemitism Concerns, Harvard To Co-Host Jewish Grad Celebration for First Time
For the first time in University history, Harvard will co-host Hillel’s affinity celebration for Jewish students at this year’s graduation ceremonies.
Expert Witness Said Northrop Did Not Meet Standard of Care in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
An expert witness said Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop did not meet the standard of care required of a licensed social work case manager during a wrongful death trial over the 2015 suicide of undergraduate student Luke Z. Tang ’18.
In Sudden Reversal, Harvard To Require Standardized Testing for Next Admissions Cycle
Harvard will reinstate its standardized testing requirement in admissions beginning with the Class of 2029, a surprise reversal that could leave some students scrambling ahead of fall’s application deadlines.
Lawyers Present Opening Arguments in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
Attorneys representing the estate of Luke Z. Tang ’18, a sophomore student who died by suicide on Harvard’s campus in 2015, told a jury on Tuesday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop was negligent in her care for Tang.
Harvard Student Government Approves PSC Petition for Referendum on Israel Divestment
The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee circulated and passed a petition on Tuesday initiating a referendum to obtain student opinions on Harvard’s financial ties to Israel.
‘This Is Our Story’: Harvard EDIB Forum Discusses LGBTQ+ Youth Representation, Student Life
The annual Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Forum, held Tuesday and Wednesday, discussed the importance of LGBTQ+ representation for young people growing up.
Voting on Effort To Recall John Cooke ’25 Will Begin Thursday
The HUA Election Commission announced Tuesday afternoon that a recall election to remove outgoing HUA Co-President John S. Cooke ’25 will begin at midnight on Thursday.
‘Gender-Affirming Slay Fest’: Harvard College QSA Hosts Annual Queer Prom
The Harvard College Queer Student Association held its annual Queer Prom celebration at the Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub on Saturday evening in collaboration with the Office of BGLTQ Student Life.
Adirika, Haileselassie Elected Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-Presidents
Ashley C. Adirika ’26 and Jonathan Haileselassie ’26 will serve as the next co-presidents of the Harvard Undergraduate Association, the HUA Election Commission announced in a Sunday afternoon email obtained by The Crimson.
Cornel West, Harvard Affiliates Call for University to Divest from ‘Israeli Apartheid’ at Rally
Former Harvard professor and independent presidential candidate Cornel R. West ’74 spoke in solidarity with Palestine and slammed what he called the “corporatization” of the University during a rally in Science Center Plaza on Friday afternoon.
‘Early to Call It Doomsday’: Athletic Director Says Lack of NIL Collective Won’t Hurt Harvard Athletics
Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott pushed back against concerns that Harvard’s lack of a name, image, and likeness collective could make it fall behind other programs competitively in an interview Thursday.
‘Not Being Nerds’: Harvard Students Dance to Tinashe at Yardfest
Hundreds of students flooded to Tercentenary Theatre Sunday afternoon for a performance by R&B singer-songwriter and dancer Tinashe at Yardfest, the College’s annual outdoor spring concert hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.
Wrongful Death Trial Against CAMHS Employee Over 2015 Student Suicide To Begin Tuesday
A trial over a wrongful death lawsuit accusing Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop of negligence in her care of Luke Z. Tang ’18, a undergraduate who died by suicide in 2015, is set to begin Tuesday.
Harvard President Garber Forms Groups to Explore Open Inquiry, Institutional Neutrality
Garber announced the creation of an “Institutional Voice Working Group” and an “Open Inquiry and Constructive Dialogue Working Group” in an email to affiliates Thursday afternoon.
Harvard Students Form Academic Freedom Group Amid Debates Over Speech, Neutrality
Roughly a year after more than 70 Harvard faculty members formed the Council on Academic Freedom, some Harvard undergraduates have decided to follow their lead.
McDermott Defends Aurich Hiring, Acknowledges Chance of Donor Backlash
Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott acknowledged the possibility of some alumni pulling financial support for Harvard’s football program over the hiring of new Head Coach Andrew Aurich in an interview Thursday.
‘Stretched Thin’: Harvard Proctors, PAFs Express Mixed Feelings on College’s New Freshman Advising Model
Harvard College’s newly re-designed first year advising system drew mixed reactions from freshman proctors and undergraduate advising fellows.
Nathaniel Sanders To Serve As Next Undergraduate Catholic Chaplain
Nathaniel Sanders, a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, will become the next Undergraduate Catholic Chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Center beginning Sunday, according to affiliates of the Center.
HUA Co-President Ticket Suspended Following Campaign Violations
The HUA Election Commission suspended the campaign of Lucas Chu ’23-’25 and Trinity A. Dysis ’27 for co-presidents, citing violations of official campaign procedures.