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Several Graduate Schools Move Instruction and Staff Remote Monday Due to Winter Storm
Several Harvard graduate schools announced they will shift all classes, events, and staff operations to a virtual format on Monday as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Greater Boston area.
Erroneous Payment Plan Email Sparks Confusion Among HES Students, Alumni
An erroneous email from the Harvard Extension School administration last week falsely warned recipients — both current enrollees and alumni — that they were in default on their spring 2026 payment plan, prompting confusion and concern.
Former Employee Sues Harvard for Disability Discrimination
A former Harvard audiovisual technician sued the University and her former manager for disability discrimination and retaliation in state court earlier this month, according to court documents.
‘A Responsible Pair of Hands’: Canales, Alvarado Elected To Lead Harvard Graduate Council
The Harvard Graduate Council elected Harvard Extension School student Bradley Canales and Harvard Graduate School of Education student Cynthia J. Alvarado as president and vice president for the 2025-26 academic year.
Harvard Extension School Holds Third Annual Certificate Awardee Celebration
More than 200 Harvard Extension School students from across the world filtered into the Faculty Club on Saturday for the third annual celebration of Graduate Certificate recipients.
Brattle Street Review Provides Outlet for Creative Writers at Harvard Extension School
The Harvard Extension School’s Brattle Street Review — a student-run bi-monthly publication of creative writing, nonfiction, and visual artwork — published its seventh issue Saturday, providing a network for HES students hoping to break through a “paper ceiling” in the literary field.
Division of Continuing Education Celebrates 50th Anniversary on Livestream
At an online fireside chat Thursday celebrating the 50th anniversary of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education, top Harvard administrators praised the DCE for expanding access to Harvard’s educational resources.
Harvard Extension Student Association Election Results Announced After 5-Month Postponement
Lindsey L. Siegfried de Sánchez was elected president of the Harvard Extension Student Association for the 2024-25 school year, the Division of Continuing Education announced Friday.
Harvard Graduate Council Elects New Members at First Fall Meeting
The Harvard Graduate Council held elections over Zoom to fill four executive board positions on Tuesday, its first meeting of the fall 2024 semester.
HESA Elections to Return This Fall With Greater Oversight After Abrupt Spring Postponement
The Harvard Extension School Association’s elections will be held this fall after allegations of candidate misconduct and cyberbullying prompted Extension School administrators to postpone the elections last spring, the Division of Continuing Education announced in a Friday email to HESA candidates.
Harvard Extension Student Association Elections Abruptly Postponed Over Alleged Campaign Rules Violations
The Harvard Extension Student Association yearly elections were abruptly postponed until at least the fall semester over campaign rule violations, the Division of Continuing Education’s Student Elections Team announced last week.
As Harvard Extension School Increasingly Shifts Online, Students, Faculty Grapple With the Change
Over the years, HES’ mission of access has increasingly shifted online, opening up classes to students not located on Harvard’s campus. Now, some affiliates said it has impacted their experience in the classroom — raising questions about tradeoffs between online learning and the core aspects of an in-person education.
New HES Sustainability, Global Development Degrees Director Hopes to Strengthen Programs
The Harvard Extension School appointed Michael J. Mortimer to lead the school’s Sustainability and Global Development Practice master’s degree programs earlier this year, as he seeks to fill gaps and refine the program curriculum.
HES Students Call on Next Harvard President to Promote Equality Across Schools
Following former University President Claudine Gay’s resignation early last month, some Harvard Extension School students are advocating for a president who will promote equality across Harvard’s schools.
Harvard Extension School Students Protest Degree Names Through Postcard Campaign
Harvard Extension School students have sent more than 3,000 postcards since December to top University administrators demanding a name change on Extension School degrees.
Harvard Extension School Administrator Accused of Plagiarism in Anonymous Complaint
Harvard Extension School administrator Shirley R. Greene was accused of 42 instances of plagiarism in her 2008 University of Michigan dissertation in a complaint sent to the University Friday — the latest in a string of anonymous plagiarism complaints against Black Harvard officials.
Harvard Prof. Hochschild Apologizes For Comments on Rufo Extension School Degree
Harvard professor Jennifer L. Hochschild apologized after facing backlash from Harvard Extension School affiliates for remarks on X which were perceived as denigrating students at the school.
Harvard Extension School Students Rally for Degree Name Change
More than 20 Harvard Extension School students gathered in Harvard Yard Saturday to protest the language that appears on their degrees.
Amid Intense Internal Dispute, Harvard Graduate Council Votes to Remove Finance Chair, Alleging Misconduct
During the HGC’s final general meeting of the year on April 17, the student body that represents Harvard’s 12 graduate and professional schools voted to remove outgoing finance chair Mir Jahanzeb “M.J.” Mehdi and disqualify him from serving on the council in the future.
Harvard Graduate Council Elects Extension School Student as President for First Time
The Harvard Graduate Council on Monday elected Harvard Extension School student Brett A. Monson as president, marking the first time the Council’s leader will hail from the University’s continuing education division, according to HGC records.
Harvard Graduate Council Elects Nine New Board Members
The Harvard Graduate Council elected nine students from across the University’s 12 graduate schools to fill executive board positions this week.
Harvard Extension School Students Rally for Degree Name Change
A group of about 20 Harvard Extension School students rallied in Harvard Yard on Sunday morning to call on the school to change the names of the degrees it offers.
HUDS Pilots New Expanded Meal Plan for Graduate Students
Harvard University Dining Services rolled out a new graduate meal program this fall, which features expanded offering of campus cafe locations and extends to Harvard Extension School students.
Harvard is Home to 13,000 Workers. Some of Them are its Students, Too.
When he’s not working shifts as a custodian at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Luis M. Toribio — a native Spanish speaker — takes classes on the weekends through Harvard to hone his English skills and practice pronunciation. Two years ago, he said, he struggled to communicate in English — but today, he proudly exclaims he can now do an entire interview in English.
Graduate Student Council Debates Phrasing of Extension School Diplomas, Student Organization Financing
The Harvard Graduate Council discussed the provision of financial support for events promoting cross-school interaction and the language on Harvard Extension School degrees at its meeting Monday.
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