Zoe A. Y. Weinberg
In Debate, Warren Stays On Message, But Isn't Clear Victor
Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren emerged unscathed—but not the clear victor—in the first real test of her fledgling Senate campaign at a debate Tuesday night at UMass Lowell.
In Rapprochement, University Hosts Welcome Reception For Veterans
For the first time in decades, Harvard hosted on Friday a “welcome reception” for students who are veterans, marking yet another step in the University’s recent efforts to repair relations with the military after nearly forty years of tension.
Analysis: Despite Performance, HMC Portfolio To Be Tested Over Next Fiscal Year
Harvard’s endowment returns of 21.4 percent in fiscal year 2011, announced last week, beat benchmarks and were the highest in recent memory.
In South Boston, Warren Vies for Swing Vote
South Boston, a long-time stronghold of conservative Democrats, will likely be a key battle ground in the upcoming 2012 Senate race between incumbent Republican Scott Brown and Warren, the undisputed Democratic front runner.
Mass. GOP Urges Faust To Withhold Warren's Pay
The Massachusetts Republican party has urged the University to withhold Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren’s salary while she runs in the upcoming election for the Massachusetts Senate seat currently occupied by Scott Brown.
Harvard Endowment Jumps 21.4 Percent
Harvard’s endowment posted a 21.4 percent gain for fiscal year 2011, bringing the endowment’s value up to $32 billion.
Hopes High for More Cadets with Return of NROTC
The return of the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to campus after nearly 40 years has some hopeful that—although many logistical kinks are still to be worked out—current cadets may soon have more peers in the program.
Harvard Officially Welcomes ROTC
After nearly four decades, Harvard has officially welcomed the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps back to campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon celebrated the opening of a satellite office for the Navy on Harvard’s campus.
Leaked Book Critiques Obama
A tell-all book leaked over the weekend is stirring controversy due to its portrayal of the Obama White House during the financial crisis as rife with internal conflict and jockeying between economic bigwigs.
Rudenstine Made NY Library Chair
Former Harvard President Neil L. Rudenstine was elected chairman of the board of the New York Public Library on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Elizabeth Warren To Announce Senate Run
Harvard Law school Professor Elizabeth Warren will announce her candidacy for senator of Massachusetts Wednesday.
Donors Push For Cage Free Eggs
Twenty-one Harvard donors have pledged to withhold further donations to the University until Harvard switches to providing exclusively cage-free eggs ...
That Kind of Symbol
For a generation that had known nothing but 1990s peace and prosperity, 9/11 has come to represent, in one way at least, a loss of innocence. The very real emotion that led to the proliferation of American flags has by and large faded. All such feelings do.
Harvard Bonds' Value Rises
Bonds from Harvard University, MIT, and Princeton University were the best performers among US investment-grade bonds in the month of August.