Faculty
Covering Ground: Barriers and Entries to STEM at Harvard
Introductory courses act as both gateways and barriers into Harvard’s STEM-based concentrations, as low-level courses increasingly are tasked with catching students up to their peers.
Law School Affiliates Unsurprised, But Divided Over Seal Recommendation
While Harvard Law School affiliates agree that a committee’s recommendation to change the school’s controversial seal was the expected result of a fair process, they remain divided over the recommendation itself.
Committee Scrutinizes Access to Course Books
Members of the Committee on Undergraduate Education scrutinized students’ access to course books—with some criticizing what they consider to be inconsistent policies among course heads.
Super Tuesday Solidifies Clinton, Trump Leads, Harvard Affiliates Say
Several Harvard professors said they believe the Democratic and Republican nominees are likely finalized following Super Tuesday: former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton and businessman Donald J. Trump.
Colleagues Remember Philip A. Kuhn As Mentor and Scholar
Former students and colleagues remembered Philip A. Kuhn ’54, once director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and professor of History and East Asian Languages, for his contributions to Chinese studies and mentorship of graduate students.
HBS Campaign Reaches $925 Million of $1 Billion Goal
Harvard Business School has raised $925 million for its capital campaign, nearing its final goal of $1 billion capital campaign, according to Dean Nitin Nohria.
Court Declines Motion to Protect Names in Tenure Denial Case
An ongoing lawsuit that alleges Harvard discriminated against a former associate professor on the basis of gender has now provoked a broader dispute about the confidentiality of the University’s tenure process.
Panel Discusses Faith's Role in Supporting Sexual Assault Victims
Harvard-affiliated religious groups sponsored an event on Monday emphasizing an angle they feel has been missing from the conversation: the role of religious groups and faith in supporting victims of sexual assault.
Faculty to Vote on Music, Gen Ed Programs
Members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences will vote on a dual degree music program and on new legislation for the College’s program in General Education at Tuesday’s Faculty meeting.
SEAS Neighbors Eye Soon-to-be Vacated Space
As Harvard finalizes plans for the School of Engineering and Applied Science’s new Allston campus, the school’s current neighbors, from the Museum of Comparative Zoology to the Physics Department, are eagerly eyeing the space in Cambridge it will vacate.
Departments Instruct Graduate Students On Sexual Harassment
In the wake of the recent release of a campus sexual climate survey, some departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences aim to clarify reporting procedures and promote clear departmental expectations regarding sexual harassment.
Union Effort Gains Majority Support from Grad Student Employees
Organizers of a graduate student unionization effort confirmed the campaign has reached a critical point: a majority of graduate students employed by the University have signed authorization cards in support of unionization, which satisfies the threshold to call an election to form a union.
History Department Divided Over Potential Loss of 'Study of the Past'
Members of the History Department remain divided over the absence of a “Study of the Past” requirement in the General Education Review Committee’s final report released in January.
Professor’s Op-Ed Calls For Unity Against Trump Campaign
Danielle S. Allen, a Government professor and director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, called on Americans across the political spectrum to organize against businessman Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign in a Sunday op-ed that has generated widespread reaction.
Cambridge City Council Backs GSAS Student Union Effort
In a resolution passed unanimously, the Council reiterated its “strong support” for the efforts to gain collective bargaining rights for graduate students at Harvard.
Decoding Harvard’s Computer Science Gender Gap
Harvard's Computer Science Department, outside organizations, and recruiters at top tech companies are all making conscious efforts to hire more women and decrease the gender imbalance in the field.
SEAS Students Design Improved Snow Removal for Harvard
Students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences collaborated with Facilities Maintenance Operations to engineer a robotic snow blower, icicle removal tool, and snow-melting mat.
Discovery of Gravity Waves Prompts Interest from University Researchers
In the wake of the ground-breaking discovery of gravity waves last week, Harvard affiliates have been preparing to work in a field that is now drastically changed.
Professors Consider Harvard-Berklee Degree Program
The proposed program has some faculty members facing the music about the hidden costs associated with niche academic opportunities.
Environmental Justice Panel
The Harvard College Democrats hosted a panel on recent political developments regarding climate change and environmental justice on Tuesday evening. The panel featured Madeline Page, the Global Warming Outreach Director for Environment America, Professor Jim McCarthy, former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Professor Michael McElroy, Founding Chair of Harvard’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and was moderated by Lexi Smith ‘18.
Climate Change and Environmental Justice
The Harvard College Democrats hosted a panel on recent political developments regarding climate change and environmental justice on Tuesday evening. The panel featured Madeline Page, the Global Warming Outreach Director for Environment America, Professor Jim McCarthy, former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Professor Michael McElroy, Founding Chair of Harvard’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and was moderated by Lexi Smith ‘18.
Law School Affiliates Remember Alum Scalia for Fiery Personality, Contributions to Law
Harvard Law School affiliates remembered alumnus and Supreme Court Justice Antonin G. Scalia, who died Saturday at age 79, for his vibrant, fiery personality and his substantial contributions to United States law.
HKS Profs Predict Difficult Supreme Court Nomination Process
Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin G. Scalia on Saturday, Kennedy School of Government faculty predicted an extremely difficult confirmation process for President Barack Obama's replacement nominee.
GSAS Doubles Stipend and Time Off for New Parents
Students expecting a child in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences can now also expect far more financial support and leave time: $6,264 and 12 weeks off, to be exact.
South Asian Studies Department Searches For Second Hire
The South Asian Studies department, which replaced Sanskrit and Indian studies in 2010, is in the process of finalizing a list of candidates for its second ever tenure-track position.