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Harvard Freshmen's Site Helps House Ukraine Refugees

Over 18,000 prospective hosts have signed up on UkraineTakeShelter.com since the site was created in early March.
By Rodrique Ngowi, AP

Pioneering Civil Rights Lawyer, Harvard Law Professor Lani Guinier Dies

Guinier was nominated by former President Bill Clinton to head the Justice Department’s civil rights division in 1993. He withdrew the nomination following conservative criticism.
By Jessica Gresko and Gary Fields, AP

Jason Bateman Named Hasty Pudding’s Man Of The Year

The actor will be given his pudding pot at a roast at Harvard University on Feb. 3.
By AP

Harvard To Divest $42 Billion Endowment From Fossil Fuels After Years Of Student Protest

“This announcement is a massive victory for activists and for the planet,” Divest Harvard, a student- and alumni-led group, wrote.
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Justices Defer Harvard Case On Race In College Admissions

The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on an appeal claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
By MARK SHERMAN, AP

SCOTUS Justices Weigh Harvard Race Admission Case

The justices could say as soon as Monday whether they will hear an appeal claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
By Mark Sherman, AP

Cornel West Says Harvard Denied Him Tenure Consideration, Calls It 'Political'

"It is once again this issue of just not putting up with being disrespected," the prominent racial justice activist and scholar told The Boston Globe.
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Fossil Fuel Air Pollution Linked To 1 In 5 Deaths Worldwide, New Harvard Study Finds

The research will likely amplify calls to rapidly transition off of oil, gas and coal for reasons beyond curbing climate change.
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Harvard Law Professor Explains Why Trump's Free Speech Defense May Not Stick

Laurence Tribe likened the former president to a fire chief "urging a mob to burn the theater down."
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Capitol Violence Sparks Discussion Of Secret, Safer Impeachment Trial Vote

But others demand transparency and accountability.
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