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Freshmen Want More One-on-One Support After Harvard Overhauls Advising
Freshmen say Harvard’s overhauled advising system has pushed them toward PAFs and departments for help — but many still want a dedicated one-on-one academic adviser.
Harvard School of Public Health Weighs Partnerships with CVS, United Healthcare, Tenet Amid Funding Uncertainty
Harvard’s School of Public Health has privately weighed asking UnitedHealthcare, Tenet, and CVS Aetna to fund its research as it works to replace money lost to federal funding cuts, according to a person present for the discussion.
Second Man Arrested in Connection With July 4 Cambridge Shooting
A second man was arrested in connection with a July 4 fatal shooting of a Cambridge Public Works department employee on Thursday, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan.
Staffing Shortages, Limited Capacity Strain Cambridge Afterschool Program
More than 200 Cambridge children remain on the waitlist for the city's afterschool programs as the school year begins — and some parents say the wait has pushed them toward costlier or less convenient care.
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Harvard Has Disclosed $163 Million in Foreign Funding So Far in 2026. Here’s Where It Went.
Harvard has taken in more than $163 million from foreign sources so far in 2026 — with Switzerland, China, and the U.K. leading the way. The Crimson analyzed the filings to trace where the money went, from financial aid and professorships to contracts with state-owned oil companies.
U.S. Attorney Recommends House Arrest, No Jail Time for Men in HMS Explosion
Federal prosecutors did not recommend incarceration for the two men who pleaded guilty in connection with an explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building in November, instead suggesting three years of probation, including six months of home detention.
Harvard Keeps Restrictions on Race in Alumni Interview Reports Despite Pushback
Harvard is keeping restrictions on what alumni interviewers can include about applicants’ race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin in their reports for a second admissions cycle, despite months of criticism from alumni over the policy.
Harvard Kennedy School’s Middle East Initiative Launches New Program on Israel
Harvard Kennedy School’s Middle East Initiative announced last week the launch of a new Israel Program, expanding the center’s research, teaching, and engagement on Israel within its regional and global context.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad Calls for Listening and Action To Combat Conflict-Related Violence
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad called on the Iraqi government Wednesday to take greater responsibility for rebuilding her home region of Sinjar and locating thousands of Yazidis who remain missing following the Islamic State’s genocide against the community.
As Students Face Another Year of Bus Delays, Parents Detail a ‘Broken System’
For years, Cambridge Public School parents have described the same issues as students return to school: late buses, unreliable tracking systems, and a lapse in communication from the district.
Harvard Dining Workers Rally at Smith Center, Warn of Strike as Contract Talks Drag On
More than 100 Harvard University Dining Services workers rallied outside the Smith Campus Center on Wednesday to demand higher wages, cheaper health care, and more stable year-round employment, as contract negotiations with the University remain unresolved.
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