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Harvard Rethinks Strategy Abroad
An advisory group has provided a set of recommendations to University administrators that begin to formulate a vision for Harvard’s international presence.
Amid Rain and Revelry, Harvard Rings in 375
Surrounded by a boggy swamp of brown mud, performers slipped on the dance floor as a heavy downpour soaked the festive pandemonium of Harvard’s 375th Anniversary Celebration Friday night.
Pre-Sales High for University Overseer’s Bio on Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs’ first authorized biography, written by Walter S. Isaacson ’74, has become the most popular pre-ordered book on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
Panel Discusses Future of Harvard Library System
A panel of Harvard affiliates fielded questions about the reorganization and shared their ideas for the libraries’ future at a forum in Sanders Theater yesterday.
University Revises Library Structure
The Harvard University Library will restructure the organization of its 73 libraries, according to an announcement by Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 on Wednesday.
Harvard Executives Earn More Than Their Massachusetts Counterparts
The average of the top eight Harvard employees was more than three times the average of the top eight employees at the nearest runner-up—Boston University.
Harvard Endowment Jumps 21.4 Percent
Harvard’s endowment posted a 21.4 percent gain for fiscal year 2011, bringing the endowment’s value up to $32 billion.
Hopes High for More Cadets with Return of NROTC
The return of the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to campus after nearly 40 years has some hopeful that—although many logistical kinks are still to be worked out—current cadets may soon have more peers in the program.
Harvard Officially Welcomes ROTC
After nearly four decades, Harvard has officially welcomed the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps back to campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon celebrated the opening of a satellite office for the Navy on Harvard’s campus.
Harvard Approves Allston Work Team Recommendations
University President Drew G. Faust and the Harvard Corporation have approved the Harvard Allston Work Team’s five recommendations for future University development in Allston.
Rudenstine Made NY Library Chair
Former Harvard President Neil L. Rudenstine was elected chairman of the board of the New York Public Library on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Resigning HDS Dean Proud of School's Expansion, Financial Aid
Harvard Divinity School Dean William A. Graham will step down from his position at the helm of HDS after a decade in the position, the University announced last week.
Harvard's 375th Anniversary To Kick Off with October Celebration
Harvard is ramping up preparations for its 375th anniversary that University leaders say will serve as a momentum builder for the upcoming capital campaign.
HMC Loses Senior Hire to Private Sector
John Devir, a highly touted recent hire, will not be joining Harvard Management Company and has instead accepted an offer at a California firm.
Final 'Harry Potter' Movie To Screen a Day Early in Harvard Square Theater
Harvard students and employees will be able to see the much-awaited "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" on Thursday, hours before its nationwide release.
Allston Remains at Odds with Harvard Over Development
Tensions between Allston and the University came to a head at a meeting Monday to discuss recently released plans.
Experts Question Report Alleging Harvard's Involvement in Land Grabs
Amidst accusations in a recently published report that Harvard is investing in a “land-grabbing” hedge fund, experts in the field are questioning the document's accuracy.
Allston Residents Call for Construction Priorities
Allston residents are calling on Harvard to not start other construction projects while the Science Complex site lies dormant.
Serving the Community?
Allston residents say that they continue to feel alienated from the planning process and are concerned that the new businesses do not cater to their everyday needs.
New Provost Faces Challenges in Allston
Harvard's new Provost faces a bevy of challenges in his new role, including jump-starting the University's Allston development.
The Corporation’s New Era
It remains unclear how the historic expansion, announced in December, will impact how the Corporation carries out its work, increases accountability in the aftermath of the financial crisis, and responds to calls for more transparency.
The Activist President
Several times this year Faust has trekked down to Washington D.C., put on a smile, and made her case for Harvard.