Harvard University
2018 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony
Harvard Denying Cornel West Tenure Is 'Disrespectful'

Noted academic and activist Cornel West has threatened to leave Harvard University in part because he said the renowned institution…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.19.21
Noah Harris is the first Black man to be president of Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council elected by the school’s student body.
Mississippi Scholar Noah Harris Makes Harvard U History

Noah Harris was recently appointed to become president of Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council, making him the first Black man to…
by Brandee Sanders
12.09.20
Harvard University
International Students Fearful Of University Campus Closures

International and low-income students are concerned as colleges and universities implement plans in light of the coronavirus, which includes campus…
by A. Woods
04.01.20
Harvard Police Accused Of Excessive Force Against Homeless Black Men
Harvard Officer Accused Of Brutality Against Black Men

The student government lists demands.
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
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Black Teens Win Big At Harvard Debate Tournament

Black Atlanta scholars took home the title at Harvard University’s annual debate competition.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Harvard University Campus
Harvard University Rewards Flint Water Crisis Governor

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a prime suspect in the deadly Flint Water Crisis, was being rewarded by Harvard University…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Profile shoot of Ruth J Simmons - President Of Brown University Of America
HBCU President Takes Stand In High-Profile Case

Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons took the stand on behalf of Harvard University in affirmative action admissions trial.
by nigelroberts1
10.30.18
2018 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony
Harvard University Honors Colin Kaepernick

Harvard University awarded Colin Kaepernick with the W.E.B. Du Bois medal on Thursday.
by NewsOne Staff
10.14.18
The Campus of Harvard University
Black Women Making History At Harvard

For the first time in Harvard University’s history, four of the institution’s schools will be led by African-American women.
by NewsOne Staff
08.05.18
Harvard University Black Commencement
How Harvard's Affirmative Action Case Affects Black Students

The school is under the racial microscope.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.13.18
Harvard University Black Commencement
Feds: Man Threatened To Kill Black Harvard Students

Federal charges have been filed.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.11.18
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Former Morehouse President Joins Harvard’s Faculty

Former Morehouse College president John S. Wilson will serve as a senior adviser and strategist for Harvard’s diversity and inclusion…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.18
The Campus of Harvard University
25 Black Teens Selected For Harvard’s Summer Residency

25 Black Atlanta teens were selected to join Harvard University’s distinguished summer residency program.
by NewsOne Staff
01.21.18
Obamas Return From Hawaii Vacation
Barack Obama Recounts Malia Obama’s College Move-In Day

During an interview with David Letterman, Barack Obama reflected on what it was like to send his oldest daughter Malia…
by NewsOne Staff
01.14.18
The Campus of Harvard University
DOJ Threatens College Diversity Programs

The DOJ has launched an investigation of Harvard University over its uses of race in making admission decisions.
by nigelroberts1
11.21.17
Harvard Foundation Honors Rihanna As Humanitarian Of The Year
Dr. S. Allen Counter Dies At 73

The Harvard University professor championed the unsung achievements of historic Black explorer Matthew Henson.
by nigelroberts1
07.19.17
14th Annual Inspiration Awards - Arrivals
Yara Shahidi Headed To Harvard

Malia Obama and 'Black-ish' actress Yara Shahidi will be classmates at Harvard University.
by nigelroberts1
06.08.17
The Campus of Harvard University
Harvard Accepts First Rap Album As Senior Thesis

The university's pioneering student raps about the African-American experience—from slavery to police violence.
by nigelroberts1
05.30.17
Harvard Black Commencement
Harvard University Hosts First Black Graduation Ceremony

Harvard University’s Black Graduate Student Alliance held its first Black Commencement.
by NewsOne Staff
05.28.17
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Black Harvard Students To Host Own Graduation Ceremony

African-American students at Harvard University will hold their own graduation ceremony called Black Commencement 2017 on May 23.
by Clarissa Hamlin
05.09.17
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