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Harvard renames dorm over namesake’s slavery ties
Harvard University announced Thursday it will drop the first name of its John Winthrop House, responding to long-standing efforts to separate the undergraduate residence from its namesake, whom ...
‘It breaks my heart.’ Trump’s cuts to Harvard leave Boston’s vulnerable sweltering without AC.
As part of its far-reaching assault on the university, the Trump administration rescinded the money for the project.
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Without AC, Students Simmer Through Summer Heat in Harvard Dorms
Students and tourists walk through Harvard Yard during a June 2025 heat wave. For students staying on campus, dorms without air conditioning mean a hot and sometimes hazardous summer. By Ollie F ...
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Lights Back On After Manhole Incident Knocks Out Power to Harvard’s River Houses
Students were left without power for several hours on Thursday morning after a power outage — caused by an “underground electrical incident” that injured a contractor — hit several University ...
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Congresswoman says Harvard's reported deal with Trump is troubling, but might be necessary
As Harvard reportedly considers a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark expressed ...
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Harvard freshman whose mezuzah was stolen says Trump's university defunding won't curb anti-semitism
The Trump administration issued a report alleging Harvard University had violated civil rights law, citing an incident in which a religious scroll — known as a mezuzah — went temporarily missing from ...