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Panel Discusses Impact of Human Activity on Marine Ecosystems
Three marine scientists discussed the detrimental impact human activity is having on the evolution of ocean organisms this past Thursday as part of the Evolution Matters Lecture Series.
Between Harvard and Office for Civil Rights, A Symbiotic Relationship
As Harvard has searched for administrators to lead its Title IX office and bolster efforts to comply with federal guidelines, it continues to turn to staffers with firsthand experience in enforcing them.
Harvard Researchers Discover Second Declaration of Independence Manuscript
Two Harvard researchers have uncovered a second parchment manuscript of the Declaration of Independence—the only additional manuscript of its type ever to be found.
Faust Meets with Donors and Alums in Los Angeles
University President Drew G. Faust took a trip to Los Angeles, Calif. this week “to catch up with alumni and donors on the West Coast."
NLRB Calls for Re-Vote in Unionization Election
The National Labor Relations Board will conduct another election to determine whether eligible students at Harvard can form a union if a re-vote does not end in favor of the union.
Schools Will be 'Differentially' Affected by Endowment Returns, Faust Says
As Harvard seeks to cope with disappointing endowment returns from last fiscal year, some of the University's twelve constituent schools will be harder hit than others.
Congressman John Lewis Accepts Kennedy School’s Gleitsman Award
“You get beaten, you get knocked down, you get arrested a few times. It makes you stronger, it makes you more determined,” Georgia Congressman John R. Lewis said.
Faust Working ‘Very Closely’ with Scalise on Athletics Review
University President Drew G. Faust is working “very closely” with Athletics Director Robert L. Scalise on a survey of the department’s culture.
Faust Says ‘Fair Harvard’ Change is Warranted Reexamination
University President Drew G. Faust said Friday she views the change as important to the University’s reexamination of its history.
Law School Student Groups Endorse Wilkins for Deanship
Ten Harvard Law School student affinity groups have endorsed Professor David B. Wilkins ’77 to be the next dean of the Law School.
On Confidential Site, Harvard Encourages Whistleblowing
The word “whistleblower” typically conjures an image of Daniel Ellsberg or Edward Snowden, not university students and employees.
Students, Profs Skeptical of Title IX Office Restructuring
Student activists and professors question whether the restructuring of Harvard's Title IX Office's will lead to substantive improvements.
'Fair Harvard' Lyric Change Fails to Strike Chord with Students
“Changing the name of a song does very little to impact my experience here,” Jonathan S. Roberts ’17 said.
Harvard, Union Effort File Post-Hearing Briefs with NLRB
Both parties' briefs address two main issues: challenged ballots and allegations of an unfair election.
A Year Later, 'House Master' Title and Royall Seal Linger
The words “House Master” still adorn the doors of some Faculty Deans’ residences, parking signs for their cars, and emails sent by at least one Faculty Dean.
Graduate Council Holds Elections, Revises Constitution
Kevin Tian, a graduate student in applied physics, and Aric Flemming, a graduate student at the Divinity School, were elected President and Vice-President of the Harvard Graduate Council on Monday.
Coalition for Diverse Harvard Releases Endorsements for Overseers Election
An alumni coalition focused on increasing diversity at Harvard endorsed five candidates in this year’s Board of Overseers election.
Ruth Okediji to Join Law School Faculty, Berkman Klein Center
Ruth L. Okediji, an property lawyer and professor, will join the Harvard Law School faculty as a tenured professor and co-director of the Berkman Klein Center in July.
Mexico City Mayor Talks Urban Planning, Climate Change
The mayor of Mexico City addressed a packed crowd at the Graduate School of Design to discuss negative effects of urbanization and climate change on cities.
Harvard Files New Amicus Brief Against Immigration Order
Harvard argued that President Donald Trump’s latest immigration order imperils its educational missions in an amicus briefing it filed Friday.
Under Financial Pressure, GSAS Plans Unusually Low Stipend Increase
GSAS will increase student stipends by 1.5 percent in the 2017-2018 academic year, an unusually small increase owing to poor returns on Harvard’s endowment.
HDS Event Explores Overlap of Meditation, Technology, and Medicine
At the event, speakers presented medical and scientific research related to the mind.
Harvard Medical School Launches First Online Certificate Program
Harvard Medical School will launch its first online certificate program this summer for people considering health careers, offering four paid courses on topics in medicine.
Divest Harvard Blockades University Hall
Around 20 members of Divest Harvard blockaded entrances to University Hall Wednesday in protest of Harvard’s stance on investing in the coal industry.
Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to Become HKS Professor
Former Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter will join the faculty at the Harvard Kennedy School at the end of the academic year as a professor and director of the Belfer Center.