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Elite education has been long seen as a ladder to opportunity—but who gets to climb it? This article investigates how family income shapes access to the nation’s most prestigious universities.
Elite education has been long seen as a ladder to opportunity—but who gets to climb it? This article investigates how family income shapes access to the nation’s most prestigious universities.
Beyond endowment numbers and tuition revenue, Harvard’s IRS filings reveal the lesser-known entities that manage property, investments, and operations worldwide.
Boston's mayoral elections are coming up soon this fall. What can the financial campaign support of the two main candidates tell us? What trends are present in donation amounts, frequency, and location? Who might have a greater support base to win it all?
Certain regulations and levels of innovation seem to go hand in hand, but we can’t be sure one causes the other. Are these policies actively pushing new ideas forward, or do they just reflect a tech scene that’s already thriving?
How solar power-friendly is Cambridge?
Just how dangerous is Boston, really?
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An illustrative timeline of business closures throughout Harvard Square from 2018 to 2021.
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About HODP
Founded in 2016, HODP has grown from a small team of data enthusiasts to a group of 50+ dedicated members investigating data on a variety of issues on campus. We’re committed to giving individuals the freedom to explore and providing them the support to do so.
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