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Harvard-University

News 8 years ago

Harvard revokes acceptances for students over obscene memes, racist jokes

The Harvard Crimson reports that at least 10 students have found themselves no longer eligible for acceptance into Harvard after it was proven that they had participated in a group chat that exchanged obscene memes, racist slurs, among other posts that mocked victims of sexual assault.

News 8 years ago

Harvard student composes rap album for thesis

While just attending Harvard might be considered an achievement in itself, Obasi Shaw, a member of the class of 2017, has submitted Harvard’s very first rap thesis.

People 8 years ago

13 years after quitting, Zuckerberg gets (honorary) Harvard degree

Thirteen years after dropping out of Harvard University to work on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday finally got his degree -- well, sort of.

City 8 years ago

Ahok did not defame Islam: Harvard alumni petition

A group of Indonesian alumni of Harvard University and its fellowship programs has started an online petition, urging the judges of North Jakarta District Court to free Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama from all blasphemy charges.

World 8 years ago

Harvard museum marking 150 years with new exhibit

A Harvard University museum is marking its 150th anniversary with a new exhibit showcasing its role developing the study of anthropology.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard 'Artist of the Year'

Fresh from her best supporting actress Oscar win for her role in "Fences," Viola Davis is at Harvard University to receive the 2017 Artist of the Year Award from the Harvard Foundation.

People 8 years ago

Rihanna is named Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year

Rihanna has been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year.

Science & Tech 9 years ago

Harvard's digital photography course now available for free

As part of its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Harvard University has recently uploaded a digital photography course to a free online learning platform, ALISON, which is accessible to anyone keen to learn how to take better photos.

Sports 9 years ago

NBA star Jeremy Lin donates $1 million to Harvard University

Jeremy Lin, point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, announced he would be donating $1 million to Harvard University, which he attended as a college athlete.

World 9 years ago

Malia Obama to take gap year before entering Harvard in 2017

President Barack Obama's daughter Malia will take a year off after graduating high school in June before enrolling at Harvard University in 2017, a year later than had been widely expected, the president and his wife said in a long-awaited announcement Sunday.