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Bacow Inauguration
Lawrence S. Bacow was sworn in as Harvard's 29th president Friday in a ceremony attended by four University presidents.
Bacow Inauguration
Lawrence S. Bacow was sworn in as Harvard's 29th president Friday in a ceremony attended by four University presidents.
Bacow Inauguration
Lawrence S. Bacow was sworn in as Harvard's 29th president Friday in a ceremony attended by four University presidents.
At Bacow’s Inauguration, Pomp and Protest
Friday afternoon marked a rare occasion as the last four Harvard presidents descended on the Yard to ceremonially welcome Lawrence S. Bacow to their ranks.
Senior Adviser to Bacow Details Plan for Implementation of Diversity Task Force Recommendations
Wilson said he and his teams are planning for the release of a University-wide survey intended to gather data about inclusion and belonging.
Advocates for Undocumented Harvard Affiliates Meet with Bacow to Discuss Goals
A coalition of faculty, staff, and students aiming to protect Harvard’s undocumented population met with University President Lawrence S. Bacow Wednesday to discuss their goals with the new president.
As Admissions Trial Nears, Bacow Insists 'We Don't Discriminate Against Anybody'
The brand-new president said he is “confident” Harvard will prevail in court when the suit goes to trial on Oct. 15, though he is unsure what the Supreme Court may do should the case come before the nation's highest judges.
With Endowment Tax on the Horizon, Harvard Still Doesn’t Know How to File Its Returns
Harvard is still awaiting federal guidance on how to file taxes under a law passed in Dec. 2017 that levied an “unprecedented” excise tax on some universities’ endowment returns, according to a spokeswoman.
Bacow 'Swooped' Into Opening Days With Instagram-Worthy Enthusiasm
Two months into his presidency — and days into his first semester — Bacow is taking an active, and very visible, role in undergraduate life.
Bacow, Khurana Call for Civic Engagement in Challenging Times At Convocation
In his first speech to students as Harvard's president, Bacow gave the wide-eyed freshmen homework: registering to vote.
As Presidency Draws to Close, Faust Recalls Favorite Moments
Faust said she will stay on the Cape through the fall to “reacquaint” herself with the historical literature she missed over the last decade.
Administrators Say Bacow Well-Equipped to Manage University Finances
Thomas J. Hollister, chief financial officer of the University, said the president-elect has long been “intimately involved” in Harvard's financial affairs as a Corporation member.
Carney, York to Lead Overseers; Wang to Lead HAA
Susan L. Carney ’73 will succeed Scott A. Abell ’72 as president of the Board of Overseers while Margaret M. Wang ’09 will become the youngest president in HAA history, succeeding Susan Morris Novick ’85.
Senators Call on Faust to Increase Public Service Funding
The letter expresses concerns that unpaid internships in the public sector will only be available to students who have “more financial resources.”
Faust Made $1.5 Million in 2016
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith, who is stepping down at the end of the year, made $701,956 in total salary and benefits in 2016, while Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 and made $871,960.
President’s Innovation Challenge Winners Announced
A company that revolutionizes ear infection treatment, an app to guide small business in emerging markets, and a toolkit to empower girls in STEM all won big Wednesday.
Experts Say Harvard's Union Bargaining Terms Differ From Typical Labor Contract
Labor experts say the boundaries delineating issues allowed on the bargaining table for Harvard’s student union could differ from those that define a typical labor contract negotiation.
21 Vie For Seats on Union Bargaining Committee
Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Automobile Workers is holding elections for the union’s main negotiating body May 9 and 10.
Faust Penned Letter to Stefanik Arguing Against Legislation that Could Imperil Sanctions
"I worry [the legislation] represents an effort by Congress to regulate student life and the shape and character of private institutions in a way that threatens to undermine that diversity of choice and experience," Faust wrote.
Faust Says Bacow Will 'Focus' on PROSPER Act, Though Bill Remains Stalled
Faust said she thinks President-elect Bacow—who will take office in June 2018—will keep a watchful eye on the PROSPER Act.
‘Review Committee’ Not a Direct Response to Student Demands, Faust Says
Faust also said she convened the committee to examine “what can we do differently to make sure that we don’t have such an incident and disturbing event happen again.”
Newly Minted Union Solicits Nominations for Bargaining Committee
Thirteen students will be elected to the committee, which will take charge of collecting feedback from union members, setting negotiation agendas, and representing the union at the bargaining table.
Faust, Walsh Celebrate $1 Million Milestone in Harvard-Allston Partnership Fund
The Harvard-Allston Partnership Fund has given $1 million in grants to local nonprofits over the past decade.