IOP Studies the Millennial Generation

Today’s young Americans ages 18 to 29 are more politically active than young people of the recent past, according to an ambitious new study co-sponsored by Harvard’s Institute of Politics.

Faculty Members Take Home Lessons from Scandal

The week after Harvard made an announcement intended to put to rest its largest cheating investigation in recent memory, faculty members said they need to do a better job communicating course expectations to students and laying down the groundwork for academic honesty at a time when technology is blurring the lines of right and wrong.

EdX Launches Second HSPH Course

The new online version of the class, PH278x: “Human Health and Global Environmental Change,” will be offered this spring through edX, the online education platform launched by Harvard and MIT last May.

'The Ancient Greek Hero' Comes to edX

When CB22x: “The Ancient Greek Hero” debuts as one of edX’s first humanities courses this spring, the class will face an entirely new set of challenges than those faced by its quantitative predecessors.

Social Anthropology Department To Move to Tozzer Library

The social anthropology department is thinking about group interactions and new furniture as it makes plans to move from William James Hall to Tozzer Library on Divinity Ave.

Faculty Meeting To Discuss Cheating Scandal

Professors and administrators will discuss the Government 1310 cheating scandal at their monthly Faculty Meeting Tuesday, according to faculty members who have received the meeting agenda.

New Program Puts the Universe into View

Allston-Brighton residents gathered to watch Professor Alyssa A. Goodman exhibit the computer program, which allows users to interactively explore and learn about millions of objects in the universe through visualization.

Professor Focuses on Gun Violence Prevention

As politicians continue to debate the scope of gun control in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, one Harvard faculty member is suggesting that more funds be dedicated to researching the effects of gun violence on public health.

Professors and a Student Think Outside of the Box

Speaking on topics ranging from Romans to breast milk, six faculty members and Harvard Thinks Big’s first student speaker had a packed crowd, alternatively roaring with laughter and questioning conditions of humanity.

Students To Create Modules for ChinaX

The students who take Chinese History 185: “Creating ChinaX—Teaching China’s History Online” will produce work that will be used by thousands of online learners across the globe.

After 40 Years, One Last Hurrah

When Joseph D. Brain delivered the first lecture of his new physiology course “The Human Organism” in 1971, scientists had not yet eradicated smallpox, profiled DNA, or discovered HIV.

Partnership Brings EdX to Boston Community

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced a partnership between Harvard and MIT that will bring edX to the Boston community during his State of the City address Tuesday night.

Harvard Filmmakers Honored at Sundance

Sundance Film Festival recognized the artistic achievements of several Harvard filmmakers at this year’s festival.

CSU Administrator Named Dean of Division of Continuing Education

Huntington D. Lambert, the head of continuing education at Colorado State University and one of the leading voices in online education, will become the next dean of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith announced in an email to faculty members Thursday.

Research Conference Stresses Diversity

Speaking at the second annual National Collegiate Research Conference, MIT physics professor Walter H. G. Lewin kicked off the three-day symposium with a bang—the big bang.

A Changing Clubhouse, a Changing Faculty

Over time, it has opened its doors to new segments of Harvard’s community, and the nature of the faculty has changed. Once the professors’ clubhouse, the Faculty Club is no longer just the faculty’s club.

Faculty Debate Impact of edX

Six months after the launch of edX, Harvard faculty continue to express a spectrum of opinions on whether HarvardX—the subset of edX courses offered by Harvard—will enhance or detract from on-campus instruction.

Survey Examines Faculty Work Climate

The Office of Faculty Development and Diversity is currently conducting its second University-wide faculty climate survey to examine attitudes toward work-life balance and the changing role of technology in the workplace.

Faculty Pass New College-Wide Alcohol Policy

At a meeting on Thursday, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted to officially adopt a new set of College-wide alcohol policies, which seek to diminish underage and high-risk drinking.

Faculty Question Future of Libraries

Some faculty say that the future of the library’s collection remains unclear—a concern borne out by staff changes in recent years.

FAS, Inc.

Over the past ten years, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has seen a proliferation of its administrative positions that has outpaced the growth of tenure-track faculty. The transition had changed the culture of the school.

Dillon Professor of the Crivilization of France STANLEY H. HOFFMANN says the U.S. policy on Iraq is detrimental to future foriegn relations.