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To Applause and Admiration, Ginsburg Receives Radcliffe Medal
Joined on the stage by former Stanford Law School dean Kathleen M. Sullivan, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed landmark cases she argued during her career as a litigator.
Patrick Urges Graduates to Feel ‘Uneasy’ About Society’s Issues
During Thursday’s Commencement Day Afternoon Exercises, former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick '78 told graduates that he wanted them to feel “uneasy” about problems facing society, such as income inequality and climate change.
Harvard Confers 7,736 Degrees at 364th Commencement
Ten people received honorary degrees from the University, including Yale President Peter Salovey and former Massachusetts governor Deval L. Patrick ’78.
The Politics of Drew Faust
In a year of campus challenges to her leadership, Drew Faust’s tactical side was on full display. The strategy of public non-engagement favored by Harvard’s eighth-year president has supporters fawning but some campus constituencies feeling disrespected.
Peter L. Galison
History of Science professor Peter L. Galison teaches the HarvardX course based on SPU 17: “The Einstein Revolution.”
Dimitar Sasselov
Astronomy professor Dimitar Sasselov teaches the edX course “Super-Earths and Life.”
Giffords, Kelly Speak at Law School Class Day
Gabrielle Giffords represented Arizona’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives until she was shot in the head in 2011 while meeting with a group of constituents.
Harvard's Global Footprint
Through a growing network of international offices, Harvard remains competitive globally.
A Call to Arms
Law School professor Janet Halley is pushing back against Harvard and the government's approach to Title IX.
Caught Between Criticisms
As fervor and debate on Title IX increase, Harvard cannot please all critics.
Harvard’s Legal Defenders: Behind OGC
As Harvard faces increased regulatory pressure, the influence of its internal legal apparatus grows.
The Founders: The Evolution of edX at Harvard and MIT
While the two schools co-founded the online learning platform three years ago, some say its effect has been greater on MIT’s campus.
Paying the Price
The University remains opposed to divesting its $35.9 billion endowment from fossil fuels, steadfast in the face of numerous sit-ins and demonstrations by students, alumni, and faculty affiliated with the activist group Divest Harvard.
Returning to High Returns
High expectations await Stephen Blyth, Harvard Management Company’s new CEO.
Chan Gift Has Public Health Faculty Optimistic
A historic gift brings the School of Public Health promise for the future and optimism for the present.
Promoting the Harvard Campaign
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars each year, Harvard pulls out all the stops as it seeks to break a fundraising record.
HarvardX
HarvardX is the Harvard-specific branch of online platform EdX, which offers courses free of charge to students across the globe.
Central Title IX Office Hires Second Investigator
Almost a year after its creation, Harvard’s central sexual harassment investigation office has hired a second full-time investigator, Ilissa Povich, although it still remains understaffed.
Archon Fung Named Interim Kennedy School Dean
Fung will take over for Harvard's longest serving dean, David T. Ellwood '75, who announced last fall that he would resign after 11 years at the helm of the Kennedy School.
52 Percent of Students Complete Sexual Conduct Climate Survey
The survey is a Harvard-specific version of an Association of American Universities poll being conducted at 28 schools across the country to gather data on sexual conduct.
Boston Olympic Locations 2024
If the Olympics come to Boston in 2024, Harvard would host several events on its Allston campus.