Michael C. George
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
