Books for Sale at Cabot Science Library

This week, there's a special reason to stop by the Cabot Science Library (and no, we don't mean to study.) It's the yearly Science Book Sale! The library is selling a variety of books from Harvard's collections at a low cost—in this case, just $4 a piece, or less.

Radcliffe Institute Appoints New Dean

History professor Lizabeth Cohen will serve as the next dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, the University announced Thursday.

Former United States Secretary of the Treasury and former Director of the White House United States National Economic Council, Professor Larry Summers, speaks about the effectiveness of fiscal policy as a tool for economic stimulus in front of a packed auditorium as moderator Professor Marty Feldstein, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and former chief economic adviser to President Ronald Reagan, in front of a packed auditorium in Emerson Hall on Tuesday, February 28.

Economics Professor Nathan Nunn Earns Tenure

Economics professor Nathan J. Nunn, whose research focuses on developmental economics and economic history, earned tenure last month.

Professor Jal Mehta questions his audience if they "Believe in the dream?" Mehta discusses his published commentary on socioeconomic policies in the seminar "The Chastened Dream" Monday afternoon in Robinson Hall.

Professor Jal Mehta listens attentively to a question one of his audience members poses. The seminar, "The Chastened Dream," took place in Robinson Hall on Monday afternoon.

Professor Jal Mehta shares a laugh with colleagues before the seminar entitled "The Chastened Dream." The seminar took place in the Robinson Hall Conference Monday afternoon.

Economics Nobel Laureate Eric Maskin Returning to Harvard

After spending the last 10 years teaching and conducting research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J., economics professor and Nobel laureate Eric S. Maskin ’72 will return to Harvard in the spring.

FAS Increases Faculty Searches

Faculty searches in a number of Social Sciences departments are increasing, allowing the departments to hire junior faculty and fill positions vacated by retiring faculty members.

Warren Fellow Examines Terrorist Psychology

Lisa Stampnitzky discussed how to analyze terrorism from a critical perspective during a seminar held in Robinson Hall Monday afternoon.

Skocpol Peels Away Tea Party Stereotypes in New Book

Skocpol and Williamson traveled across the country conducting interviews, attending public rallies, and sitting in on private Tea Party meetings to peel back stereotypes associated with the movement.

Oscar Handlin, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Harvard Historian, Dies at 95

During a career that spanned well over 50 years, Handlin earned a reputation as one of the most influential historians in the United States.

Three Professors Awarded MacArthur "Genius Grants"

Three Harvard professors are among the 22 scholars selected to received a MacArthur Fellowship “genius grant,” the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday.

Harvard Economists Have Mixed Views of Obama's Jobs Proposal

In the midst of a troubled labor market and national economic uncertainty, economists at Harvard have expressed mixed opinions about President Obama’s jobs proposal, which would offer a package of tax cuts and spending projects totaling $447 billion.

Academics Level Criticism at Harvard Over Handling of Hauser Inquiry

A group of prominent academics are circulating a letter criticizing Harvard’s handling of the allegations leveled at Marc D. Hauser.

Embattled Professor Marc Hauser Will Resign from Harvard

Hauser's resignation from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences ends a career at Harvard that began with promise but was marred by a research misconduct investigation.

Fixing the Faculty

As the School recovers and the deficit slims, departments are evaluating the state of their faculties and identifying the holes that have appeared.

Before War in Libya, Professors Advised Gaddafi

After some Harvard Professors provided consulting work for Muammar Gaddafi, they have come under scrutiny for the appropriateness of such activity.

Peretz Faces Dual Legacy

Widely criticized for inflammatory comments, Peretz is fiercely defended by colleagues and former students.

Focusing on the Arab World

Some professors say that the College is ill-equipped to offer a comprehensive undergraduate education on the modern Middle East.

Psychology Department Bars Hauser from Teaching

Psychology Department Chair Susan E. Carey ’64 confirmed that psychology professor Marc D. Hauser will not be teaching next academic year.

Hauser Slated to Return to Harvard in the Fall

Harvard Psychology Professor Marc D. Hauser, who was found “solely responsible” for eight instances of scientific misconduct by an internal University investigation last August, is slated to return to Harvard this fall after a one-year leave of absence.

Prefrosh attend a panel on social sciences yesterday, where Professor Efraim Benmelech shared his views on how to prevent another financial crisis.

Professors Use Skype for Office Hours

McCormick is among a growing number of faculty members who supplement their regular office hours with additional time slots for students to contact them virtually.

Harvard Leads Digital Library Initiative

Harvard is solidifying plans to lead one of the largest national efforts to create a digitized public library, which might eventually include all printed books.