Interim Harvard President Alan Garber’s 100 Days of Trial By Fire
In what is perhaps the most important vote of confidence thus far, the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — has not even launched a presidential search to appoint a permanent successor. Either way, Alan M. Garber is not waiting around.
Jeremy Weinstein Was Offered the Harvard Kennedy School Deanship. Who Is He?
By offering Jeremy Weinstein the Kennedy School deanship, interim President Alan Garber has selected one of Stanford’s top scholars on international development and a professor praised for his innovative teaching initiatives that integrate multiple disciplines.
Harvard and the Effort to Bring Back the Wooly Mammoth
Harvard Medical School professor George M. Church didn’t think that by the end of his breakfast in Harvard Square, he would have $100,000 to bring back the wooly mammoth.
‘We Can Do Better’: Harvard Chaplains Raise Concerns about Equity and Interfaith Spaces
The Memorial Church, Harvard Hillel, and the University Chaplains Office are Harvard’s three official religious entities. But what’s noticeably absent is an interfaith space to unite them.
Education Policy Experts Discuss Cradle-to-Career Pathways As Key to Social and Economic Mobility
Education policy experts said cradle-to-career pathways — comprehensive programs which support a student’s education at all stages of their life — were key to addressing the nation’s educational challenges during a Thursday panel at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
‘Mourning into a Movement’: Family Members of George Floyd, Eric Garner Discuss Grief and Activism at IOP Forum
Family members of George Floyd and Eric Garner, who were killed by police, spoke about grief, loss, and activism at a Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics event on Thursday evening.
Expert Witness Says Northrop’s Lack of Summer Contact Was ‘Typical’ for University Case Workers
Carrie E. Landa, Boston University’s executive director for student wellbeing, testified on Thursday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop’s lack of contact with Luke Z. Tang ’18 over the summer was “typical” for university case workers.
Harvard Residential Advisers Allege University Administrators Engaged in Union-Busting Tactics
Harvard Union of Residential Advisors organizers allege University administrators have engaged in “captive audience meetings” and anti-union messaging through emails to tutors, proctors, and house aides ahead of HURA’s union recognition elections.
‘Loses the Magic’: Cabot Students Frustrated at Decrease in N+1 Housing
Cabot House students expressed frustration at this year’s upperclassmen housing lottery after extra beds were added to suites due to limited capacity.
Harvard and the Effort to Bring Back the Wooly Mammoth
Harvard Medical School professor George M. Church didn’t think that by the end of his breakfast in Harvard Square, he would have $100,000 to bring back the wooly mammoth.
‘We Can Do Better’: Harvard Chaplains Raise Concerns about Equity and Interfaith Spaces
The Memorial Church, Harvard Hillel, and the University Chaplains Office are Harvard’s three official religious entities. But what’s noticeably absent is an interfaith space to unite them.