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Claire Danes is Named Woman of the Year by Hasty Pudding Theatricals

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals announced today that Claire Danes has won the woman the year award.

HMC May Sell $1.5 Billion in Illiquid Assets

Harvard will sell $1.5 billion in private equity assets, as the Harvard Management Company continues its efforts to reduce the University’s illiquid holdings.

Harvard’s Equity Holdings Drop by 24 Percent in Last Quarter

Harvard University’s directly held U.S.-traded securities decreased in value from $1.2 billion to $921 million in the last quarter, one of the largest drops in recent history.

Obama Revises Student Loans

President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday that he plans to sign an executive order that will ease the financial burden of student loans for many young Americans, including some Harvard undergraduates and graduate students.

Plaque for Harvard Medal of Honor Recipients To Be Rededicated

The Memorial Church plaque recognizing Harvard recipients of the Medal of Honor will be rededicated on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/11, at ...

Harvard Rethinks Strategy Abroad

An advisory group has provided a set of recommendations to University administrators that begin to formulate a vision for Harvard’s international presence.

With $40 Million Gift, Harvard Launches Teaching Initiative

With a $40 million gift from Rita E. and Gustave M. Hauser, Harvard said Tuesday that it will launch a new teaching initiative, an effort that officials describe as re-emphasizing a commitment to best teaching practices and innovative learning.

Students, Faculty, and Faust Speak at LGBTQ Vigil

The Queer Students and Allies sponsored a candlelight vigil at the John Harvard statue Wednesday evening to memorialize both the suffering of LGBTQ community and progress made toward queer equality.

Raceless Like Me

At some point, every Harvard applicant is asked to check a box, choosing between five racial identification options; but what if one of the options was “none”?

This week's Scrutiny: Racelessness

Zoe A.Y. Weinberg '13 writes about racelessness in this week's scrutiny.

Harvard Raises $639M Despite Tough Economy

Despite a shaky economy, Harvard raised a record setting $639 million during the 2011 fiscal year, the third-largest amount ever accrued in the University’s history.

Faust Joins Talks In D.C.

University President Drew G. Faust extended a hand to business partners Wednesday to stress the importance of American innovation at Bloomberg Business Roundtable on day two of her Washington, D.C. trip.

Warren Campaign Makes Gains on Brown

Elizabeth Warren’s Senate campaign scored two big victories this week with the release of poll numbers that show her in a dead heat with Republican Senator Scott Brown and a high-profile endorsement.

Faust Urges Supercommittee Against Cuts to Student Aid and Research

Visiting Capitol Hill, University President Drew G. Faust will urge members of the so-called Congressional supercommittee to avoid cuts to federal funding for student aid and research.