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In a time of major upheaval, what does the future hold for higher learning in Boston? Five hometown college and university leaders peer into their crystal ball—and what they see might surprise you.
Man Who Made Racist Threats about Harvard’s Black Commencement Sentenced to Prison
Nicholas Zuckerman threatened violence against black students on Harvard’s Instagram page in 2017.
Harvard Suspends Star Economics Professor after Sexual Harassment Complaints
An investigation concluded he engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct toward people.
There Will Be a 2020 Freshman Class at Hampshire College
A windfall of donations is keeping the quirky college afloat.
NAACP, Lawyers for Civil Rights Call for Overhaul of BPS Exam School Admissions
Critics have long argued that the system disproportionately excludes black and Latinx students from the city’s most prestigious public schools.
Uh Oh: The Harvard Fencing Scandal Has Prompted a Federal Investigation
A dad’s suspicious home purchase has caught the attention of the feds.
Parkland Survivor Kyle Kashuv’s Admission to Harvard Revoked
Screenshots of Kashuv using racial slurs circulated on social media in May.
Welcome to Camp Stress
When did sending your kid to sleepaway camp become the most dreaded part of the summer?
Massachusetts Is Top State for High Schools, U.S. News and World Report Says
In a ranking of 17,000 schools, we came out on top.
Harvard’s Dunster House Kills Its Annual Goat Roast
Instead, keep an eye out for the annual…petting zoo?
Question Pulled from MCAS for Asking Students to Write as Racist Character
How did this one get approved?
Teaching Race
Boston Public Schools equity warrior Colin Rose has a plan to close the district’s opportunity gap—if only teachers and administrators could see what the problem is in the first place.
Feds: BU, BC, Northeastern Were Sent Fraudulent SAT Scores
Investigators revealed a scheme that involved celebrities and other wealthy parents who sought admission to elite colleges.
Boston’s Preschool Program Ranks Near the Top among Major Cities
Rutgers researchers gave Boston and four other cities a “gold” rating.
Hampshire College Says It’s Looking to Merge
The storied and famously weird institution is the latest liberal arts school to face financial problems.
