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Supreme Court 'Misleadingly Quotes Me' in Abortion Ruling: Law Professor
"The writings from which the Court cherry-picked my quotes were totally supportive of the result in Roe," Laurence Tribe wrote Friday.
Harvard Puts Its 'Extensive Financial Ties' to Slavery on Display in Report
"The report makes plain that slavery in America was by no means confined to the South," said the university's president.
Ketanji Brown Jackson—Not Clarence Thomas—Represents Us: Black Law Students
Thomas has been on the Supreme Court since 1991, but Black law students told Newsweek that Jackson would be the first justice they see themselves in.
Two Ivies Dominate The Court, But Preppies Own The Presidency
In weighing a nominee's qualifications for the United States Supreme Court, should it count as a negative factor that she graduated from an elite law school?
Longest Sentence Yet in College Admissions Scandal Handed Down
A private equity firm founder, who was one of dozens of individuals charged in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, was sentenced to 15 months in prison.
Harvard Faculty Who Supported Professor in Sexual Harassment Suit Back Off
Some of the 38 Harvard faculty members who signed a letter defending professor John Comaroff asked to be removed from it due to new evidence.
Harvard Students' Suit Alleges School Ignored Professor's Sexual Harassment
Three female graduate students charge that Harvard failed to respond to accusations of sexual harassment and threats by an anthropology professor.
How the Future SCOTUS Nominee Could Impact the Case on Affirmative Action
President Biden said he would appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court—would this affect the upcoming case regarding the fate of Affirmative Action?
Harvard Doesn't Have to Pay for Professor Convicted of Hiding China Ties
A court decided Monday former professor Charles Lieber does not qualify for Harvard's legal defense fees.
'Bachelor' Contestant Says She Spent $2,000 on Clothes for Show
Although Daria Rose didn't make it past the first episode, the 24-year-old is a Harvard graduate and is a current student at Yale Law School.
Who Is E.O. Wilson? 'Darwin's Natural Heir,' Renowned Biologist Dies at 92
Also known as "the father of sociobiology," Wilson pioneered influential scientific concepts and was a staunch advocate for protecting the environment.
China Says U.S. Should Not 'Stigmatize' Program Amid Professor's Conviction
Prosecutors said Harvard professor Charles Lieber organized conferences, published articles, and applied for patents on the behalf of Wuhan University of Technology.
Harvard Prof Guilty of Hiding Involvement in Chinese Talent Program
"I wasn't completely transparent by any stretch of the imagination," the professor stated during an interrogation.
COVID Variant That Spreads Easily, Evades Vaccines Could 'Worsen' Pandemic
Harvard researchers found that the worst type of variant is one that can partially evade immunity and has increased transmissibility.
Harvard Student Blames 'Deeply Embedded Sexism' for Fainting Video Concerns
The video amassed over three million views after the Harvard Law student carried on her argument after fainting, but people were too eager to paint her as a "damsel in distress" she told Newsweek.
Law Student Faints Mid-Argument and Carries On, Sparking Debate Over Stress
The video of Mikaela Gilbert-Lurie continuing to argue her case after fainting caused concern over student workloads, but the Harvard student told Newsweek the very simple explanation to it all.
Stop Treating Left-Wing Advocacy Groups Like Charities
Our laws should promote organizations that serve our society, and reduce the power of those that harm it.
First Case to Go to Trial in Admissions Scandal Ends With Convictions
Both men were convicted of fraud and bribery conspiracy charges. In all, nearly 50 people have admitted to charges in the case.
Harvard Doctors Protest at Moderna CEO's Home Over Lack of Vaccine Access
President Joe Biden was also slammed for treating the pandemic like a "PR opportunity rather than a global crisis."
25 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates
You'll have to beat stiff competition to get to study at one of these colleges.
These U.S. Colleges Are Among The Best in the World
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 have been published, and the U.S. is the most represented country with 57 of the top 200 colleges.
The 30 Universities With the Largest Endowments
These American universities possess relatively vast financial resources in the form of endowments.
Typhoid Mary Explained After Harvard Professor's Tweet Raises Eyebrows
The story of the historical figure who lived out her last days on an island after she was found to carry typhoid has re-emerged after a controversial tweet.
Biden's Approval Rating Drops in Latest Poll
The poll found that 52 percent of respondents approve of his job performance, compared to 43 who disapprove.
20 Celebrities Who Went to Harvard
These famous faces have prestigious degrees under their belts, or were about to before Hollywood came calling.
SCOTUS Delays Harvard Race Discrimination Case, Asks DOJ to Weigh in
"It would be a big deal because of the nature of college admissions across the country and because of the stakes of having this issue before the Supreme Court," U.S. lawyer Gregory Garre said.
Harvard Draws Backlash in Telling Students 'You May Wish You Weren't Asian'
"Remember that your ancestors likely went through similar or even worse incidents," the school wrote on under a list of Anti-Asian racism resources it provided in response to the rise in racist attacks against Asian Americans.
Fact Check: Is Bill Gates Trying to Block the Sun?
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no stranger to conspiracy theories and speculation about the projects he funds. Twitter users claim Gates' involvement with a solar geoengineering project is nefarious.
The Supreme Court Must Now End the 'Systemic Racism' of Affirmative Action
Harvard College maintains noxious de facto racial quotas to penalize Asian-Americans, redolent of the anti-Jewish Ivy League quotas of the early 20th century.
Disney, Other Trusted Brands Funded Misinformation that Fueled Capitol Riot
More than 1,600 of the world's top brands ran thousands of ads on sites that published false claims about the 2020 election—perhaps without knowing it.