University News
Harvard Tightens Travel Restrictions as Ebola Outbreak Worsens
The University released last week a new set of guidelines regarding medical screening and travel to the countries most affected by Ebola.
IOP To Partner with Think Tanks for Congressional Training Program
The Institute of Politics announced Thursday that it would partner with three prominent think tanks to host its biannual conference to prepare new members of the House for their duties on Capitol Hill.
With Tomato Paste, Harvard Graduates Hope To Empower Farmers
Startup “Tomato Jos,” founded by two Harvard graduates, aims to build up a tomato paste industry in Nigeria by educating tomato farmers about agricultural techniques and supplying them with seeds and fertilizers.
The Sky Is The Limit
Luxury clothing pioneer and Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet shares her personal story of becoming an iconic woman in business at the Hynes Convention Center this Saturday. Harvard's Women In Business hosted its 10th annual Intercollegiate Business Convention to inspire young college women in pursuing their dream careers.
For Longtime HUDS Staffer, Multimillion-Dollar Windfall Brings Relief
In total, the longtime Harvard staffer will take home $6.5 million, before taxes, in one lump sum.
Faust Panel Argues for Art Museums' Importance on Campuses
University President Drew G. Faust and several art specialists agreed on the importance of art museums on university campuses at a panel discussion Thursday afternoon.
Albanian Prime Minister Calls for Balkan Unity
Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, drew attention to the need for modernization in the Balkan countries and addressed a recent Albania-Serbia soccer game incident at a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Thursday night.
First Teams Get To Work in New Alumni Startup Space
The last of the 15 entrepreneurial ventures chosen to occupy the space will move into the Launch Lab, a 3,000 square foot space located across the street from the Harvard Innovation Lab, by the end of the month.
Natural History Museum Celebrates Earth Science Week
Scientists and researchers at Harvard’s museums shared their knowledge of fossils, gems, and other geological artifacts with the public this week as a part of Earth Science Week.
Civil War Exhibit Opens at Schlesinger Library
University President Drew G. Faust, Radcliffe Institute Dean Lizabeth Cohen, and the curator of manuscripts at the Schlesinger Library addressed more than 100 attendees at the opening of the exhibit.
Coop Announces 9 Percent Rebate
The 9 percent rebate is a slight increase from the 8.8 percent offered in 2013 and marks the last year that members will receive an end-of-year rebate on purchases.
Design School Launches Center for Sustainable Buildings, Cities
Staff and affiliates will begin researching and developing design strategies to create more sustainable buildings and cities at the center next month.
Europe Needs More Economic Integration, Former EU President Says
A core group of European countries should integrate their fiscal systems in order to respond effectively to the ongoing economic crisis, according to Josep Borrell Fontelles, who spoke at Harvard Tuesday afternoon.
Dean, University Professors Advocate Future Investments in Public Health
Dean of the School of Public Health Julio Frenk and University Professor Lawrence H. Summers appeared together on Tuesday afternoon to discuss a path forward for advances in public health, particularly in developing countries.
Scholar Relates Slavery, Feminism in Du Bois Lecture
Vanderbilt English professor Hortense Spillers connected the stories of 18th century female slaves to the modern feminist movement in the first installment of her W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series.
Law School Profs Condemn New Sexual Harassment Policy
Twenty-eight Law School professors called for Harvard to withdraw its newly installed sexual harassment policy in a pointed open letter published on Tuesday night.
Faculty Seek To Push Back Against Benefits Changes
Several members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences said they are weighing options for how best to push back against a new set of University health benefits plans they call “regressive,” even as a University spokesperson said Tuesday that the University does not plan to alter the policy for 2015.
For-Profit Degree Holders Disadvantaged in Job Market, Study Shows
Degree holders from for-profit online institutions are 22 percent less likely to receive callbacks when applying for business and health-related jobs, according to a study led by David Deming, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Education.
Government Grants Temporary Visa to Junior Stuck in Mexico
Dario Guerrero-Meneses ’15 is set to return to Harvard after the federal government granted him a humanitarian visa on Tuesday afternoon to travel back to the United States from Mexico.
New Tool Makes Cancer Analysis More Accessible
A team of Harvard researchers and their colleagues have developed a new software platform that makes it easier for scientists to understand and analyze the many forms of cancer.
Assistant Attorney General Discusses Cyber Threats
John P. Carlin, assistant attorney general for national security, discussed cyber threats and the Department of Justice’s continued efforts to fight terrorism Friday at the Law School.
Renovated Barker Cafe To Feature Hi-Rise, Counter Culture
The cafe’s opening marks the implementation of a long-delayed plan to make the location a point of intersection for arts and humanities on campus.
Kennedy School Dean To Step Down at Year's End
Ellwood is stepping down after ten years at the helm, making him one of the longest serving deans still in office and one of only two not appointed by University President Drew G. Faust.
'Reformicons' Call for More Substantial GOP Platform
“Conservatism needs to be updated,” said Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor at National Review. “Conservative insights have to be applied to the circumstances of today.”
Robinson Library Restricts Entrance to Grad Students
The library of the History Department’s Robinson Hall was recently closed off to undergraduate students, when a sign reading “this lounge is reserved for graduate students only” was placed in the library entrance Tuesday.