University News
Archaeologist Randall White Talks Early Art at the Peabody Museum
“In my whole career, I’ve never had the sensation I had when I turned over the block from Blanchard and saw an image that no one had seen for 37,000 years,” White said.
Visiting Harvard, Parkland Students Demand Change
The high schoolers’ stop at Harvard follows weeks of television appearances, interviews with national publications, and high-profile advocacy on Twitter.
Law School Professor Cass R. Sunstein Wins Holberg Prize
“It felt like squash had been made an Olympic sport, and I had been informed that I made the team,” Sunstein said.
Faust Condemns Congressional Legislation that Could Affect Sanctions
Final club alumni have been lobbying Congress to re-work the language of the legislation so it would prevent Harvard from implementing its sanctions.
GSAS Dean Meng to Step Down, Dench to Assume Deanship
Meng’s tenure saw the formation of the Harvard Data Science Initiative, a University-wide program launched last fall that aims to elevate Harvard to the forefront of the field.
Zuckerberg, Chan Donate $30 Million to Ed. School Initiative
The initiative, called Reach Every Reader, will work to develop diagnostic screening and personalized education interventions for kindergartners susceptible to reading difficulties.
Education Researcher Stresses Importance of Teacher Quality at HGSE
Loeb noted previous studies have examined the effect of teacher quality on test scores, but few have examined the effect of teacher quality on attendance.
Harvard Addresses Allstonians’ Development Concerns
Various local residents had previously filed comments to the BPDA, raising concerns about housing, infrastructure, transportation, and open space.
Martin, Montagne Win HKS Goldsmith Prize
The Goldsmith Prize, which celebrates investigative reporting that “promotes more effective and ethical conduct of government,” debuted in 1991 and is administered by the Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center
Dominguez to be Paid on Leave
Jorge I. Dominguez will be paid by the University while on “administrative leave” for allegedly sexual harassing women in the Government department.
The March 5 DACA Deadline, Explained
The March 5 deadline has served as a call to Congress to pass protections for undocumented individuals in the United States—but it is now essentially irrelevant. If you're wondering what that means, read this.
Under Bacow, Likely Administrative Turnover
When Lawrence S. Bacow becomes Harvard’s 29th president this summer, he will quickly take over the role of appointing administrators to fill vacant positions.
Some Undergrad TFs Unaware of Potential Impacts of Unionization
Several students eligible for unionization said they had no idea it might come with a fee.
Workers, Activists Discuss Impact of TPS on Unions
A panel of three Harvard workers discussed the impact changes to Temporary Protected Status will have on individual workers and union power in Emerson Hall on Monday.
Act on a Dream Hosts Conference at Harvard
Two hundred fifty attendees—a record—observed panels, and participated in workshops that highlighted student advocacy and community building.
After Parkland, HSPH Dean Calls for More Gun Violence Research
In an emailed statement, Williams wrote that the “profound sadness” she felt after the Parkland shooting motivated her to write the letter.
Final Club Grad Members Lobby Congress to Cancel Sanctions
The final club alumni hope to re-work the language of the law so it endangers the College’s social group penalties.
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University President-elect Lawrence S. Bacow smiles at the press conference announcing his selection in Feb. 2018.
Deans’ Council Meets To Discuss #MeToo In Academia
More broadly, Faust said the council will seek to prioritize addressing sexual assault at the University going forward.
The First Speech
Lawrence S. Bacow addresses an audience on Sunday following the announcement that he will succeed Drew G. Faust as the University President.