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Mass. Governor Maura Healey ’92 Praises Harvard’s ‘Eye-Opening’ Diversity, Pledges to Uphold Equity in Higher Ed
Hours after the inauguration of University President Claudine Gay Friday, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 told The Crimson that Harvard would have a willing partner in the governor’s office under her administration.
‘More Than Ready’: Claudine Gay Praised at Inauguration for Ability to Lead Harvard, Higher Education
Harvard University President Claudine Gay was showered with “good vibes” and rain during her inauguration ceremony Friday afternoon, in which Gay was formally installed as the University’s 30th president.
‘How Can I Not Want to be Here?’ Students Battle Rain and Friday Classes to Attend Gay’s Historic Inauguration
Students said Friday’s heavy rain did little to dampen the fanfare of University President Claudine Gay’s historic inauguration, which they described as a fitting celebration for an accomplished leader.
In Inaugural Address, Harvard President Claudine Gay Urges Affiliates to ‘Be Courageous Together’
Newly installed Harvard President Claudine Gay asked University affiliates to join her and “be courageous” as they work to expand “the possibilities of what Harvard can be and what Harvard can do for the world” during her inaugural address Friday afternoon.
In Photos: Claudine Gay’s Inauguration as Harvard's 30th President
Claudine Gay was inaugurated as Harvard's 30th president in a rainy ceremony on Friday.
In Photos: Arts Showcase Kicks off Gay’s Presidential Inauguration
Hundreds of higher education leaders, prominent donors and alumni, University administrators, and faculty and staff packed into Sanders theater Thursday evening for an invitation-only Arts Prelude on the eve of President Claudine Gay’s inauguration.
As it Happened: Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Inauguration
In a ceremony steeped in history, Claudine Gay was inaugurated as Harvard’s 30th president Friday afternoon in Tercentenary Theatre amid a heavy downpour.
Harvard, Securitas Retaliated Against Guard, Regional National Labor Relations Board Claims
Harvard University and Securitas retaliated against Walter J. Terzano, a guard who has worked for Securitas since 2009, Boston’s regional labor relations board alleged in a previously unreported complaint issued earlier this month.
HLS Affinity Group Severs Ties with Firms that Use Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
Harvard Law School’s largest race-based affinity group will sever ties with private law firms that require their employees to sign mandatory arbitration agreements.
New Post from Bloggers Sued by HBS Professor Gino Discusses External Investigation Findings
Quantitative analysis blog Data Colada published an analysis Saturday summarizing three exhibits in the defamation lawsuit filed against them by Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino — the bloggers’ first public remarks on the substance of the lawsuit.
Want to Rename Harvard Medical School? The Price is $1 Billion
Harvard Medical School’s naming rights are for sale. The asking price? An unrestricted donation of $1 billion.
Harvard Affiliates Discuss Work of Legacy of Slavery Initiative at Cambridge Screening and Panel
Harvard affiliates spoke about the ongoing work of the University’s Legacy of Slavery report at a film screening and discussion hosted at the Cambridge Public Library Tuesday evening.
Classes to Continue Through Historic Inauguration of Harvard President Claudine Gay
Harvard will not suspend classes for Gay’s inauguration — a full day of festivities that is set to begin at 10:15 a.m. and conclude in the evening, according to University spokesperson Jason A. Newton.
Battling in Court and on Campus, HBS Professor Francesca Gino Denies Data Fraud Allegations
As Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino continues to battle for vindication in court and the public eye following accusations that she committed data fraud, faculty within HBS have grown increasingly wary of the sanctions against Gino — and the administration that imposed them.
Harvard Grad Union Requests Mid-Contract Negotiations Over Wages
Halfway into a four-year contract, Harvard’s graduate student union has asked the University to formally reopen contract negotiations over demands for higher wages.
‘A Busy Season of Searching’: Beginning of Gay’s Tenure Marked by Dean Searches
Claudine Gay had not started her first day as president of Harvard when she selected Hopi E. Hoekstra to serve as the next Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean, the first in a series of consequential appointments that will allow Gay to shape the future of the University for years to come.
Harvard Students Launch Fundraisers for Morocco Earthquake Relief
Harvard students and affiliates raised more than $19,000 in donations through fundraisers for disaster relief following a deadly earthquake that hit Morocco last Friday.
Harvard Salata Institute Funds 14 New Climate Research Projects Through Seed Grant Program
Harvard’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability announced the first cohort of awards for its Seed Grant Program last week, funding 14 interdisciplinary climate projects across the University.
Biden Appoints Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker as Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
President Joe Biden appointed Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 to serve as special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery, the White House announced Thursday morning.
Harvard Art Museums Director Martha Tedeschi to Step Down in June
Harvard Art Museums Director Martha Tedeschi will step down on June 30 after more than seven years in the role.
Harvard Kennedy School Affiliates Praise Outgoing Dean Elmendorf’s Tenure, But Acknowledge Controversies
Harvard Kennedy School students and faculty expressed mostly positive thoughts on the eight-year tenure of outgoing Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf, who announced on Thursday that he would step down from his post at the end of the academic year.
Harvard’s Updated Sustainability Plan Garners Optimistic Responses from Student Climate Activists
Harvard’s renewed sustainability action plan drew largely positive feedback from student climate organization leaders, who commended the plan’s holistic approach while hoping the University follows through on its goals.
Panelists Discuss AI in K-12 Education at Harvard Ed School Webinar
Education experts discussed how generative artificial intelligence can aid teachers and students in K-12 education at a Harvard Graduate School of Education webinar Wednesday.
Harvard to Pause Visits From Heads of State Ahead of President Gay’s Inauguration
Visits from heads of state and government will be suspended across Harvard between Sept. 16 to Sept. 30 ahead of University President Gay’s inauguration on Sept. 29.
Judge Says Harvard and Biotech Company 10x Must Face Antitrust Claims in Two Gene Analysis Lawsuits
Harvard and 10x Genomics — a biotechnology company — must face antitrust claims over their licensing practices in two gene analysis lawsuits, a federal judge ruled in July.