Michael C. George

Harvard in the World

Between Harvard and Yale, a World of Difference

At a time when some universities are expanding their physical footprint abroad, Harvard remains committed to keeping its undergraduate student body firmly rooted in Cambridge.

Harvard in the World

Students Protest Investment in Apartheid South Africa

Although Harvard never did fully divest from South Africa, 25 years later the student participants look back proudly on the small role they played in the downfall of the apartheid regime.

Villa I Tatti
Research

Villa Houses Scholars, History

In a time of continual change in the Harvard community, I Tatti serves as a living time capsule, upholding the vision and traditions of its founder, renowned art critic Bernard Berenson, Class of 1887.

Harvard Business School

Business School Classroom Opens Doors in Mumbai

Harvard Business School opened the doors of a new classroom last week—but instead of being located across the river, this time the classroom happens to be in Mumbai, India.

Crime

Harvard Sues To Evict Cameroon Embassy from D.C. Building

Harvard University brought a lawsuit this week asking a federal judge to direct the U.S. Marshals Service to evict the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon from Harvard-owned property that the embassy currently occupies in Washington, D.C.

Graduate School of Design

Deans and University V.P. Meet With Israeli Leaders

A group of some of Harvard’s most preeminent professors—including deans of four graduate schools—traveled to Israel last month, where they met with Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

Central Administration

Business School Professor Krishna G. Palepu Appointed President's Senior Adviser on Global Strategy

Harvard Business School professor Krishna G. Palepu was appointed to the newly-created position of Senior Adviser to the President for Global Strategy on Wednesday, marking the next step in the University’s efforts to define a coherent approach to its international engagement.

Science

Radiation Sickness Therapy Developed

A treatment regimen using a combination of two established drugs may alleviate radiation sickness, with potential application in nuclear emergencies, according to a study led by Harvard-affiliated researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Children’s Hospital of Boston.

FAS

Kennedy School Professor Named Greek Prime Minister

Lucas Papademos, a soft-spoken professor of public policy, was scheduled to teach a graduate class on the global financial crisis next spring.

City Politics

Cambridge Voters Re-Elect 8 of 9 City Council Members

Cambridge residents reelected eight of nine incumbent Councillors to the Cambridge City Council, according to preliminary election results announced last night.

On Campus

Group Endorses Walk Out in Economics 10

A group of students have planned a series of events to raise awareness in honor of “National Day of Action," including a walkout of the popular Economics 10 introductory course and a March in Boston later in the day.

City Politics

Candidate Profile: Timothy J. Toomey Jr.

As a City Councillor since 1990 and a State Representative since 1993, Toomey says that he hopes “the big thing that people will recognize is my many years of service.”

Harvard Medical School

Hormones May Increase Risk of Cancer

High levels of multiple hormones, particularly estrogen and testosterone, increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a study published recently by Harvard researchers.

Student Life

Harvard: A Safety School?

If you thought your friends were impressed by the fact that you got into Harvard with its 6.2% acceptance rate in 2011, it’s time to think again. As more and more students worldwide seek tertiary education, some students are fighting against even more incredible odds worldwide to attend their top schools—and in some cases, Harvard’s admissions rate looks positively gigantic.

Green

Panel Urges U.S.-India Collaboration on Green Energy

Experts say collaboration in renewable energy between the United States and India is crucial to maintaining the pre-eminence of both countries on the international stage.

Film

"Gatsby" Not So Great

University Finances

Faust's Earnings in 2011 Much Lower Than Those of Other University Presidents and Top Harvard Employees

Features

Female HLS Graduates Enter a Job Market Dominated by Men

Harvard Law School

In HLS Classes, Women Fall Behind