Larry Hogan latest to pull back from Harvard over student groups' letter blaming Israel for Hamas attacks
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday became the latest notable figure to pull back from Harvard after student groups there signed a statement blaming Israel for the deadly attacks by Hamas earlier this month.
2023-10-24 04:55
Three law students who backed Israel letters lose job offers
An elite US law firm says statements backed by three Ivy League students do not fit with its values.
2023-10-19 05:28
Pro-Palestinian letter from Harvard students provokes alumni outrage
By Daniel Trotta Prominent Harvard University alumni on Monday denounced a pro-Palestinian statement from students that blamed Israel
2023-10-10 09:19
Harvard University inaugurates Claudine Gay as school's first Black president
In a historic first, Harvard University inaugurated new president Claudine Gay on Friday, the first Black person and second woman to lead the university.
2023-10-01 21:48
Harvard cannot recoup $15 million from insurer for race case costs, court rules
By Nate Raymond BOSTON Harvard University on Wednesday lost a bid for an insurer to cover up to
2023-08-10 07:24
Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law professor and mentor to the Obamas, dies at age 70
Charles Ogletree, the civil rights attorney and Harvard Law School professor who mentored the Obamas and represented clients including Anita Hill, Tupac Shakur and the victims of the 1921 Tulsa race riots, died on Friday, according to Harvard Law School.
2023-08-07 00:17
Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
2023-07-26 05:30
Harvard faces federal civil rights probe over legacy admissions
By Julia Harte and Nate Raymond (Reuters) -The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Harvard racially
2023-07-26 01:25
Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
2023-07-19 23:58
Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
2023-07-04 08:18
Harvard 'legacy' policy challenged on heels of affirmative action ruling
By Daniel Wiessner Harvard College was hit with a complaint on Monday claiming its policy of giving preferences
2023-07-04 00:54
Families affected by Harvard morgue scandal file class action lawsuit
Families affected by the Harvard morgue manager who allegedly stole, sold and shipped human remains that were donated to the university for medical research have filed a class action lawsuit against the manager along with the university's president and fellows, according to a court filing.
2023-06-17 11:15