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Alexander H. Patel
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Harvard Faculty Donate to Democrats by Wide Margin
Eighty-four percent of campaign contributions made by a group of 614 Harvard faculty, instructors, and researchers between 2011 and the third quarter of 2014 went to federal Democratic campaigns and political action committees.
Business School Surpasses 72 Percent of Billion Dollar Campaign Goal
The updated figure, which reflects the progress of the Business School’s campaign through June 30, comprises both the $600 million in gifts and pledges raised during its three-year quiet phase as well as those amassed in its public phase.
Univ. Endowment Performance Below Average, According to Nat’l Study
Harvard's endowment was outperformed by the average institution according to an study of 426 schools by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Institute.
Healey '92 Sweeps Mass. Attorney General Race
Maura T. Healey '92 won the race for Massachusetts Attorney General Tuesday night, becoming the first openly gay person to be elected attorney general in the United States.
With Inaugural Success, HBX Eyes Expansion
The Business School’s digital learning initiative is expanding to international and corporate clients following the success of its inaugural online courses that saw an 85 percent completion rate.
Cabot Library Renovations To Begin as Early as Fall 2015
Greenhouse Cafe will be combined with the library as collaborative spaces replace books.
Death Threat Investigation Continues as New Email Evidence Surfaces
Early in the day Saturday, Harvard Police issued a community advisory message that said the email likely originated from outside the country, and late that afternoon, another piece of evidence arrived in some Harvard students’ email inboxes that appeared to corroborate that.
In Heated Discussion, ‘Excellent Sheep’ Author Fields Criticism from Faculty, Students
William Deresiewicz argued his claim that students of elite universities are growingly risk-averse, homogeneous, and career-focused with a panel of faculty members and students on Monday evening.
Q & A with William Deresiewicz
Deresiewicz sat down with The Crimson, answering questions about his views on the liberal arts, the college admissions process, and what advice he would give to Harvard students.
Thiel Talks Startups at Business School
Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter A. Thiel stressed the role of innovation in entrepreneurship during a conversation at Harvard Business School on Thursday.