Harvard in the World
Elena Kagan Accused of Withholding Opinions
On the third day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee accused the former Harvard Law School dean of withholding her personal opinions on key legal issues.
Faust Stresses the Importance of Knowledge Economy
University President Drew G. Faust declared global universities the new engine for the world economy—particularly during a time when other institutions "falter in dispiriting succession," she said, hinting at the great number of failed financial firms.
Alleged Russian Spy Blends Into Harvard
If a spy seeks to blend in with his surroundings, then the alleged Russian agent known as Donald H. Heathfield succeeded during his time at Harvard Kennedy School.
Elena Kagan Draws Fire For Stance on Military Recruiting
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s time at Harvard Law School drew intense scrutiny Tuesday during questioning by Senator Jeff Sessions, the Alabama Republican, who claimed that she had treated the military in a "second-class way" as dean.
Kagan's Experience, Harvard Ties Draw Scrutiny in Confirmation Hearing
On the first day of a confirmation process that promises to prominently feature her time as dean of Harvard Law School, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan appeared before the Judiciary Committee Monday and promised that, if confirmed, she would judge each case “impartially."
Confirmation Hearings To Commence for Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan
Former Harvard Law School Dean Elena Kagan will begin today the week-long process of confirmation hearings for her nomination to the Supreme Court.
'Justice' Makes It to Japan
Professor Michael J. Sandel's popular course "Justice" has been made into a Japanese program, and it's proving to be quite popular.
Kagan's Stance on Military Recruiting Under Scrutiny
The days leading up to Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s Senate confirmation hearings have been marked by increased public scrutiny of the former Harvard Law School dean’s position on military recruiting at the school.
HKS Graduate Elected President of Colombia
Juan Manuel Santos, who graduated from Harvard Kennedy School in 1981 and served as a Nieman Fellow at the University, was elected president of Colombia on Sunday and will take office in mid-July.
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Eric Balderas '13, who faced possible deportation, will be permitted to stay in the United States indefinitely
Balderas Permitted to Stay in U.S. Indefinitely
Eric Balderas '13, who faced possible deportation earlier this month and was granted deferred action on Friday, will be permitted to stay in the United States indefinitely, The Boston Globe reported today.
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Eric Balderas '13 no longer faces deportation and will be allowed to continue his studies at Harvard.
BREAKING: Detained Harvard Sophomore Safe From Deportation
Eric Balderas '13, whose detainment last Monday for unlawfully being in the United States attracted international attention, is no longer facing deportation to Mexico.
