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Tufts University Severs Ties With Family Behind OxyContin
Tufts University is cutting ties with the billionaire family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, saying it will strip the Sackler name from its campus and accept no further donations amid concerns over the family’s role in the opioid crisis. University officials announced the decision Thursday, ending a relationship that has spanned nearly four decades and brought $15 million to…
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Federal Judge to Hear Last Round of Arguments in Harvard Bias Lawsuit
A federal judge is scheduled to hear a final round of arguments in a lawsuit that says Harvard University discriminates against Asian-Americans. Lawyers from both sides are expected to round up their cases Wednesday at Boston’s federal courthouse.
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MIT Chief Decries Khashoggi Killing But Won't Cut Saudi Ties
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will not cut ties with Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. MIT President Rafael Reif announced Wednesday that he’s accepting the recommendation of an earlier review that found no “compelling case” to break with the kingdom.
