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‘Junior 24’ Tapped to Join Phi Beta Kappa
Twenty-four College juniors woke up to an email Tuesday morning informing them of their selection as inductees into Alpha Iota chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Four Harvard Faculty Awarded Arts and Sciences Professorships
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith awarded four professors prestigious Arts and Sciences Professorships earlier this month.
Unionization Vote at CQH
A sign marks the entrance to a voting site during the historic April 2018 election that saw a majority of eligible students cast their ballots in favor of unionization.
Unionization Voters
Harvard affiliates pass in and out of a voting station located at Queen's Head Pub on the first day of voting in the University's second unionization election.
Harvard, Princeton and Twitter Join Forces to Combat Trolls Online
Researchers from Harvard and Princeton are partnering with Twitter to conduct a study that aims to test strategies for reducing online bullying and abuse.
New FAS Policy Restricts Professors’ Ability to Hold Public Service Positions
Some professors believe the measures, meant to ensure faculty members' "professional loyalty" remains with Harvard, are too stringent.
New Adams Will Preserve Historic Decor, Improve Accessibility
Certain historic features like the pool theater and the former suite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt will be preserved when Adams House undergoes renovations, starting in spring 2019.
McCarthy Hired as English, African and African American Studies Assistant Prof
"Jesse McCarthy stood out unequivocally as the hottest new star on the horizon,” the Chair of the African and African American Studies wrote of the new hire.
College Launches New Secondary in 'Educational Studies'
The College will launch a new secondary field in “Educational Studies” for undergraduates beginning in fall 2018 after a years-long faculty and student-led push for the secondary.
Harvard Hosts First Israel Summit
Harvard hosted its first-ever Israel Summit Sunday, bringing together affiliates from across the University to learn about all things Israel at the Charles Hotel.
Dean Smith
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith recently announced he will step down from his post at the end of this school year.
Smith Reflects on Deanship, Looks to Future
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith said the time felt “right” to step down from his position in an interview last week.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Has Filed Title IX Complaint Against Dominguez
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences has filed a formal Title IX complaint against Government Professor Jorge I. Dominguez, according to correspondence obtained by The Crimson.
English Department Launches Peer-Led ‘Critical Pizza’ Talks
The weekly peer-led discussions are held over pizza. Organizers said they hope the informal environment will encourage more students to explore literary criticism.
Faculty Vote to Approve Environmental Engineering Concentration
The Faculty unanimously voted for its creation, bringing the total number of concentrations offered to undergraduates up to 50.
GSAS Dean Commits to Focus on Graduate Student Advising
According to a recent student life survey conducted by GSAS, nearly 10 percent of graduate students have concerns about the quality of their relationship with their primary adviser.
Division of Continuing Education Relies on Tuition Rather than Endowment Funding
The Division of Continuing Education has been almost entirely financially self-sufficient in recent years, raising money through tuition and other programming rather than relying heavily on money from the University endowment.
In Both Spheres: M.D.-Ph.D. Students at Harvard
Enrollees say the ability to pursue vastly different disciplines, the close social connections forged through the M.D.-Ph.D. program, and later career benefits derived from holding two degrees render the challenging curriculum more than worth it.
Folk and Myth Holds Symposium on Environmental, Racial Issues
At the event, titled "Toxic Tales, Body Burdens, and Climatic Conundrums," speakers ranging from professors to current students spoke about issues like climate change, ecotourism, and race relations.
Faculty to Vote on New Environmental Engineering Concentration
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will vote on a proposal to create a new engineering concentration and a new Ph.D. program in business administration.
Dominguez Accusers Call Harvard 'Ill-Equipped' to Investigate Prof.
The authors of the letter wrote that, based on their interactions with the Title IX Office, Harvard is incapable of conducting its avowed “full and fair” investigation into the allegations against Dominguez.
Chemistry Professor Aspuru-Guzik to Leave Harvard
Chemistry Professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik will leave Harvard to join the faculty of the University of Toronto this summer.
Smith Details FAS Diversity Initiatives Following Report
Dean of FAS Michael D. Smith emailed out various ways FAS is working to promote diversity following the release of a University report on diversity and inclusion.