University News
Graduate Union Organizers Across Universities Discuss Efforts
Graduate student union organizers from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and the University of Connecticut discussed similarities in unionization efforts across public and private campuses in an event last week at Harvard Law School.
Students Participate in Inaugural Kennedy Senate Simulation
Almost 100 graduate and undergraduate Harvard students participated in the inaugural Kennedy Senate Simulation, a simulation of U.S. Senate activities hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School and the Institute of Politics in Boston Friday.
Public Health Forum Calls for More Regulation of Contaminants
A panel of scientists and policymakers at a Harvard School of Public Health forum stressed that the prevalence of toxins remains a nation-wide problem that should be regulated.
Michelle A. Williams to Lead School of Public Health As First Black Harvard Faculty Dean
Michelle A. Williams, an epidemiologist and professor at the School of Public Health, will lead the school as its next dean beginning in July, becoming the first black person to head a faculty at Harvard and the first female dean of the school.
Harvard Partners with Allston Brighton Group to Help Homeowners
Harvard has partnered with the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation to form a novel homeownership initiative intended to stymie a destabilizing trend—the increasing number of transient renters in the Allston-Brighton area.
Medical School Study Sheds Light on Running Injuries
A recent Harvard Medical School study shed light on how to avoid injuries while running, showing that people who land lightly on their feet are less likely to injure themselves.
Large University Endowments Face Congressional Scrutiny
In response to requests by Congressional leaders to increase the degree of federal oversight for large university endowments, Harvard has indicated it will work with Congress to provide more clarity and information regarding the use of its endowment resources.
New Suit Further Scrutinizes Harvard’s Title IX Compliance
Amid heightened external and internal pressures, a recent federal lawsuit filed by Alyssa R. Leader ’15 stands to further scrutinize how Harvard administrators have handled sexual assault on campus
Elected Leaders Have Shorter Lifespans, Higher Risk of Death, Study Shows
Political aspirants beware: heads of state live 2.7 years less than runner-up candidates who never serve in office, according to a December study led by a Harvard Medical School professor.
Corporate Firm Discontinues Law Student Funding Amidst Controversy
A major private sponsor to Harvard Law School student organizations discontinued its funding for student events, forcing the Dean of Students Office to compensate and leaving some questioning the influence of corporate donors at the school.
Harvard Spent $540,000 Lobbying Washington in 2015
Harvard spent about $540,000 lobbying for increased federal research funding, financial aid simplification, and immigration reform in 2015.
Harvard Unveils New Mobile Tour App
The new app allows users to pivot their phone’s camera towards a building on Harvard’s campus and gain access to old pictures of the site as well as historical context on the building.
Former Times Editor Weighs in on 2016 Elections Coverage
Jill E. Abramson ’76, the former executive editor of The New York Times and lecturer in the English department, lamented the lack of in-depth investigative reporting this election cycle.
Experts Discuss Zika Virus Containment and Prevention
Health experts discussed the difficulties in identifying the Zika virus and emphasized international collaboration to combat its outbreak at a forum Wednesday.
Recent Graduate Sues Harvard Over Sexual Harassment Case
A recent Harvard College graduate filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, charging that College and University administrators mishandled a response to her sexual harassment case and allowed an alleged perpetrator to live in Cabot House with her.
Law School Activists Occupy Student Center
Student activists began to occupy a portion of Harvard Law School's Caspersen Student Center Monday evening in an effort to create a space on campus they say has been denied to minorities at the school. Calling the lounge “Belinda Hall” after a former slave of prominent Law School benefactors, the group of activists led by Reclaim Harvard Law said they plan to remain there indefinitely.
With Crane Raised, Kennedy School Begins Construction
Construction crews on the Harvard Kennedy School’s campus have begun placing the steel beams that will form the structure of the school’s three new buildings and raised courtyard.
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.
HUCTW Members Praise Tentative Contract Changes
Members of Harvard’s largest employee union praised the details of a recent agreement with the University that features significant changes in health care benefits and wage compensation.
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.
Medical School Professor Appointed Wellesley President
The Wellesley College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Harvard Medical School professor Paula A. Johnson ’80 as the first African-American president of Wellesley College.
Dental Instructor Draws Anger in Thailand
A Harvard Dental School instructor has been accused of fleeing scholarship loan debts in Thailand, prompting massive outrage in the country among its citizens.
GSAS Increases MBTA Discount to 50 Percent
Students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be able to purchase semester MBTA bus and link passes at 50 percent off beginning next fall, a more generous discount than the current 11 percent.
Divinity School to Fund Andover Hall Renovations
As the Harvard Divinity School’s capital campaign exceeds the halfway mark, its hallowed Andover Hall will undergo a transformation into a central hub of activity for multifaith religion, academic study, and events addressing social issues.
Malan, Harvard Filed Separate CS50 Trademark Applications
In the past few years, CS50 instructor David J. Malan '99 and the University have filed contradictory applications to trademark the course, a set of public documents indicate.