Yesterday, actress, writer and showrunner Mindy Kaling gave a speech to Harvard Law School graduates at Harvard Class Day. Unsurprisingly, it was funny, charming, thoughtful and a great way to get fictional grad real life law professor Noah Feldman to finally notice her. » 5/29/14 3:40pm 5/29/14 3:40pm

An anonymous Harvard student writes about her sexual assault and the complete lack of help that the Harvard administration gave her. Entitled, "Dear Harvard: You Win," the open letter heartbreakingly portrays the indifferent and perfunctory way with which America's Best University dealt with her assault. » 3/31/14 5:30pm 3/31/14 5:30pm

A digital media campaign highlighting the life of black students at Harvard has drawn tens of thousands of views on Tumblr and other outlets. » 3/07/14 3:15pm 3/07/14 3:15pm

Looking to catch your fellow humans on their very best behavior? New research suggests you'd be well served to try them in the morning. Which is ironic, since I'd mug a schoolchild for an egg sandwich and a cup of coffee right now. » 2/24/14 10:50am 2/24/14 10:50am

On Friday, Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head last October by Taliban militants, was honored as Harvard University’s humanitarian of the year. » 9/28/13 3:30pm 9/28/13 3:30pm

Working a shit job in a cube zoo hell-Labyrinth is a soul-sucking way for a woman to spend her twenties; attending graduate school so she can compose a thesis on menstrual shaming in early Gaelic literature is a money-sucking way for a woman to spend her twenties. But there's one way a woman can waste a few years of… » 9/17/13 5:40pm 9/17/13 5:40pm

When former Washington Post restaurant critic and Very Accomplished Woman Phyllis Richman applied to Harvard University’s City Planning graduate program in 1961, she received a letter from an assistant professor asking how she could possibly balance a career with her "responsibilities" as a wife and future mother.… » 6/07/13 7:00pm 6/07/13 7:00pm

Yesterday, Oprah delivered the commencement address at Harvard University where she was also being awarded with an honorary doctorate. During her speech, Forbes' 13th most powerful woman in the world took a moment to discuss gun control — specifically background checks. » 5/31/13 3:40pm 5/31/13 3:40pm

If you're not a huge Jill Lepore fan already, you should be — the Harvard Americanist and frequent New Yorker contributor's writing is both whip-smart and accessible (Read her on Planned Parenthood and gun control right away.) » 4/02/13 11:15pm 4/02/13 11:15pm

Harvard State is a "for students, by students" clothing company for the future leaders of America. OK, sure. Currently on deep discount are these extra charming tank tops featuring Nicki Minaj's likeness and talk of hoes. Alright, sure. On sale for $8, that's about half-off. Stock up for holiday gifts! » 11/15/12 11:25pm 11/15/12 11:25pm

The Harvard Crimson, one of Harvard's student-run newspapers, recently published an opinion piece by student Sarah Siskind titled "Affirmative Dissatisfaction. Affirmative action does more harm than good." OK, sure, I'm always up for a good debate. Let's see what she has to say. » 11/06/12 12:00am 11/06/12 12:00am

Harvard — the storied Ivy League that's produced many great comedic writers well-versed in the time-honored rich people traditions of "joshing" and "ribbing" — has apparently lost its edge/mind. The art of subtle satire has been one of the staples of their comedy scene for quite some time — turning out the likes of… » 10/14/12 8:15pm 10/14/12 8:15pm

Cristina Fernandez's second term as president of Argentina may be fraught with capital flight, wary investors, an escalating crime rate, and bad credit rating buzz from Moody's, but she'll be damned if she lets some Harvard smartasses try to tell her which hemisphere she's in. Fielding questions Thursday night from… » 9/28/12 10:05am 9/28/12 10:05am

Just a few days after news that 125 Harvard students were under investigation for allegedly cheating on their cheating invitation take home exam, America's most illustrious and ivy-swaddled university has earned another ocular contusion — the Department of Agriculture has cited Harvard Medical School for mistreating… » 9/04/12 11:00am 9/04/12 11:00am

Hey, Harvard undergrads: Want to know how to increase your energy, mental focus and concentration? No, not by posting "any1 have addies?!?!" on Craigslist. The Harvard Crimson, Harvard's student newspaper, is running advertisements for AddTabz, the "Adderall Alternative," on its website. » 9/03/12 11:45am 9/03/12 11:45am

As advanced as we've gotten with our scientific and technological skills, it seems as we can still be brought down by the simplest of errors. That's what happened recently at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center, where they experienced a freezer malfunction that has defrosted 150 brains. » 6/11/12 8:45pm 6/11/12 8:45pm

Carly Rae Jepson's "Call Me Maybe" has managed to stay popular on the Internet for months now, claiming the hearts of your most bro-iest brogrammers and feminist-y pop culture bloggers alike. Every couple of days, a new viral tribute seems to pop up, but few have managed to garner the popularity of the Harvard… » 5/17/12 11:10am 5/17/12 11:10am

It's hard to believe, but there was a time, less than a decade ago, when Facebook didn't even exist. There was no way to immediately tell everyone you've ever met that you just ate some delicious ribs or that your kid is finally used the big girl potty. (Finally! We all breathed such a sigh of relief on that one.) But… » 5/08/12 10:50am 5/08/12 10:50am

Things in the tight race for Massachusetts Senate between incumbent Republican Senator Scott Brown and his likely challenger, Democratic folk hero Elizabeth Warren, have taken a turn for the bizarre. Scott Brown has found himself in the unusual position of attacking Elizabeth Warren for claiming to be a Native… » 5/01/12 10:50am 5/01/12 10:50am