Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Affirmative Action In Admissions At Harvard, North Carolina
A decision against the schools could mean the end of affirmative action in college admissions.
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A decision against the schools could mean the end of affirmative action in college admissions.
The Harvard men's basketball program was set to pay a visit to the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. But that game has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program,
The $11.3 billion in growth over the the previous fiscal year was driven by a 33.6% return on its investments.
The case is separate from the recent college admissions scandal, but the allegations are similar.
Experts from Harvard say they might have a simple solution for concerns over airflow in schools - open windows and doors.
Harvard, Northeastern and MIT sued the Trump administration over its guidance not allowing foreign students to take online-only courses this fall.
As the sports world debates how to work around the threats of spreading the coronavirus, the Harvard hockey team is eliminating all chances.
The cancellations of large gatherings for sporting events in the Boston area have begun.
Healthy habits such as exercising for at least 30 minutes a day or drinking in moderation can help you stave off diseases for an extra decade, according to new research.
Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty.
Burgers, fries, pizza and high energy drinks impact testicular function in young men, new research out of Harvard suggests.
Harvard Coach Peter Brand sold his Needham home to Jie Zhao, the father of two of his fencers, for a huge profit.
A recent Harvard grad risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be the commencement speaker at Harvard University's graduation, the school announced Friday.
Harvard beat Yale 45-27 Saturday at Fenway Park in the 135th meeting between the two schools.
For however long as body contact is allowed in hockey, teams are going to need players like Wiley Sherman, and he hopes someday he'll be that type of play for the Bruins.
Warren Anderson, 26, admitted that he accessed websites on the "dark web" to obtain child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.
A Harvard professor called coconut oil "one of the worst foods you can eat," during a lecture.
Harvard's student-run newspaper reports one of the university's sororities is ending the female-only Greek life tradition by becoming gender-neutral.
NFL players joined attorneys, professors and others at Harvard Law School for a summit on criminal justice issues.
Mila Kunis has been paraded through Harvard Square by college students dressed in drag.
He would be a precedent-shattering choice for Harvard, injecting a badly-needed dose of diversity into upper management.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a Harvard student was attacked while jogging on Memorial Drive.
Lewandowski is among a list of political figures coming to the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics through a program that's meant to spark discussion on campus.
A Justice Department inquiry into how race influences admissions at Harvard University has left selective colleges bracing for new scrutiny of practices that have helped boost diversity levels to new highs across the Ivy League.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Garlic mustard might look like an innocent wildflower, but conservationists say it's one of the most invasive plants in Massachusetts.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
South Boston parents are warning others after their two children were robbed at gunpoint at their lemonade stand.
Scottish fans, some wearing kilts, arrived in Boston ahead of the match against Haiti this weekend.
When the French national team pulled up to their Boston hotel for their World Cup run, they were greeted by hundreds of fans.
South Boston parents are warning others after their two children were robbed at gunpoint at their lemonade stand.
Rebel the Walpole community resource dog died after a "tragic accident" at the police station.
A woman says her foster dog, a French bulldog mix, was taken by a man while she was walking in a wooded area in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.