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Sophia C. Scott

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Harvard Women’s Hockey Program Investigation Marks Eighth Athletics Review Since 2016

In past scandals within Harvard Athletics programs, coach behavior and team culture have been reviewed by University bodies — such as the Office of General Counsel or the Title IX office — or independent investigators.  Still, Harvard Athletics has faced other major scandals in recent years, three of which involved an external conduct investigation.


Ivy League Faces Federal Class Action Lawsuit Over Athletic Scholarships Policy

Two Brown University student athletes have filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of all present and former Ivy League athletes recruited since March 2019, claiming the eight Ivy League colleges unlawfully colluded to reduce financial aid and compensation for student-athletes.


Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey to Undergo External Investigation Amid Allegations Against Coach

Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott announced in a March 14 email that Harvard Athletics will conduct an independent, external review of the women’s ice hockey program following allegations of abuse leveled against the program and head coach Katey Stone.


Silent on Allegations Against Harvard Hockey Coach, Athletic Director Shares Inclusion and Feedback Plans

Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott declined to comment on recent allegations of emotional abuse levied by women’s ice hockey athletes against head coach Katey Stone but affirmed the importance of the department’s ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives in an interview Friday.