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Julia E. DeBenedictis
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Friends Remember Gashaw Clark ’14’s Energy and Uniquely Kind Heart
Gashaw Clark ’14, an optimistic and adventurous Harvard graduate living and working in the California’s Bay Area, died last week in a fatal biking accident. He was 25.
Harvard ‘Pausing’ Investments in Some Fossil Fuels
Harvard Management Company’s head of natural resources Colin Butterfield said that Harvard is “pausing” investments in some fossil fuels.
As FAS Grapples with Budgets, SEAS Continues ‘Measured Growth’
As FAS struggles with budget constraints, SEAS is continuing with “measured growth” and plans to partner with outside firms to generate additional revenue.
Kennedy School Group Starts 'Resistance School' In Response To Trump Administration
Likening itself to Dumbledore’s Army—the covert group from the Harry Potter series dedicated to battling Voldemort—the group has attracted widespread media attention.
At Harvard, Hillary Clinton Hosts 'Fireside Chat' with Students
Several dozen students listened to Hillary Clinton speak about her own college experience at Wellesley at a “Fireside Chat” in Kirkland House Friday.
Harry Lewis To Retire After 46 Years
After this semester, computer science professor and former Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis ’68 will teach only two more semesters before he officially retires on July 1, 2020.
Quad, Khurana, and Finance Feature on Harvard Meme Page
Enterprising students have photoshopped Khurana’s smiling visage onto a number of icons of popular culture, including Kesha, Liam Neeson, and Spongebob Squarepants, as part of a new Facebook group whose size has grown rapidly in the last few weeks.
Law School Group Sues Federal Government
The Law School’s Project on Predatory Student Lending has sued the U.S. Department of Justice.
SEAS Welcomes Newest Concentrators With Sophomore Convocation
The School of Engineering and Applied Science welcomed sophomore concentrators in a convocation ceremony Tuesday.
Muslim Student Groups Host Vigil At Memorial Church
Around 100 students gathered Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil in response to a series of hate crimes against Muslims and President Donald Trump’s recent executive order.
Former Dean Murray Returns to SEAS After Energy Department Post
After about a year in Washington directing the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Cherry A. Murray returned to Cambridge this month to resume teaching.
Facing Space Constraints, SEAS Hiring Slows
“It’s very hard to hire faculty if there are no offices or labs for them," said the former dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
EdX Courses Take Less Time Than On-Campus Ones, Report Says
Students using Harvard and MIT’s edX courses take significantly less time to complete the online programs than students enrolled in the equivalent on-campus classes do, a wide-ranging report on the virtual education platform found.
Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf Reflects in Aftermath of Trump’s Election
Kennedy School of Government Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf said his faculty will continue to analyze policies and produce evidence with a steadfast belief in their process.
Kennedy School Campaign Reaches $570 Million, Surpasses Goal
The Harvard Kennedy School of Government has raised $570 million for its ongoing fundraising drive, surpassing its overall goal of $500 million, according to Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf.
