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As Coronavirus Cases Propagate, Harvard Adds South Korea to Restricted Travel List
Harvard added South Korea to its list of restricted travel locations as the University focuses on “contingency planning” for the possible spread of COVID-19.
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine Holds Inaugural Event, Invites BDS Founder
A new student group demanded the University disclose and divest its investments in companies tied to Israel’s presence in Palestine during the organization’s Thursday launch event.
Education Department Guidelines on Reporting Foreign Funds Are Opaque, Experts Say
A week after the Department of Education launched investigations into foreign funding at Harvard and Yale, experts say federal authorities have long declined to provide clear guidelines for how universities should report such gifts.
Harvard Maintains Public Ties to Foreign Foundations Under Scrutiny in Education Department Probe
At least three foreign foundations to which the Department of Education requested Harvard disclose financial ties have been publicly linked to the University in the past.
Bacow Pens Letter to Trump Urging Reconsideration of Travel Ban
University President Lawrence S. Bacow penned a letter on Jan. 27 to President Donald J. Trump, asserting concerns about expanding the travel ban — a policy announced in early 2017 that restricted entry to the United States from several Muslim-majority countries.
Forty Protest Indian Consul General at Harvard India Conference
Students and workers from across Boston gathered at the Harvard Business School to protest Indian Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty’s speech at the Harvard India Conference on Sunday.
More Than 1,000 Sign Petition Supporting Divinity School Student Denied Entry to United States
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition demanding the safe re-entry of Reihana Emami Arandi, an Iranian citizen admitted to Harvard Divinity School in 2019 but deported from Logan International Airport in September.
Harvard Programs Postpone Operations in China Due to Coronavirus
Several of Harvard’s China-affiliated research programs and institutions have postponed or altered their operations due to the global outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Lieber Leaves Bail Hearing
Chemistry professor Charles M. Lieber (center) leaves the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston after a bail hearing.
Harvard Affiliates Stage 24-Hour Protest Against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
Under a blue tarp hung between four light poles bedecked with Indian flags, a group of Harvard graduate students and local activists staged a 24-hour protest in Harvard Square on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s constitution and decry India’s Citizenship Amendment Act.
Harvard and MIT Receive $1.4 Million to Research Reforms to Indonesian Social Support Programs
Harvard and MIT received $1.4 million from the United States Agency for International Development in December to study and evaluate reforms to the Government of Indonesia’s social support programs.
Hundreds of Harvard Affiliates Sign Letter Protesting India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
More than 220 Harvard affiliates signed a letter to the Indian government supporting protests against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act and condemning suppression of student protests at Indian universities.
Harvard Affiliates Rally for Abolish ICE Movement
Roughly 100 Harvard affiliates protested in front of Memorial Church on Thursday night, calling for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Harvard Extension School Ends Agreement with Saudi Crown Prince’s Foundation to Allocate Seats to Its Affiliates
Harvard Extension School will no longer allocate 100 spots in its summer school program to students sponsored by MiSK, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s personal charity, according to University spokesperson Jonathan L. Swain.
Brazil Conference
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons '67 speaks alongside Jorge Paulo Lemann and Larissa Marahão Rocha '17 at the annual Brazil Conference on Saturday.
Bacow Makes First Official Trip to Asia, Defends Academic Freedom and Harvard’s Global Presence
In his second international trip, University President Lawrence S. Bacow defended academic freedom and outlined his vision for Harvard’s future in China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Bacow in China
University President Lawrence S. Bacow visited China last week. Bacow touted the value of academic freedom and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Global Support Services Builds Awareness for Sexual Assault Risks Abroad
Flyers and posters, which Global Support Services slid under dormitory doors last week, warn that “sexual assault and gender-based violence have no borders.”
Beth Israel Partners with Indian Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center signed a memorandum of understanding with the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in southwest India to collaborate on research.
Saudi Crown Prince Visits Harvard
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Harvard Saturday to discuss higher education and recent reforms with Boston-area university leaders.
Iceland President Visits Harvard, Speaks on #MeToo
The president of Iceland spoke about the country’s robust economic growth as well as the #MeToo movement during his visit to the Institute of Politics last Friday.
Kennedy School Leaders Attend World Economic Forum in Davos
Some HKS professors traveled to Davos, Switzerland last week for the World Economic Forum, which focused in part on issues of gender and women’s empowerment.
Harvard Team Wins 2018 World Debating Championship
After waiting hours to hear the final decision, Harvard's winning duo jumped up and down when judges announced them as the victors in a 5–4 vote over Princeton University.
HMC Sells $74 Million of Cows and Farmland to New Zealand Company
Harvard’s more than 5,000 cows are about to change hands.