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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.
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 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.
Undressed for Success: Primal Screamers Streak Through Yard on Rainy Eve of Finals Period
Enduring rain and muddy conditions, undergraduates screamed and stripped for a naked sprint around Harvard Yard to relieve the stress of finals period.
Panelists Discuss Future of Black Land Ownership in the U.S. at Harvard IOP Forum
Panelists discussed the ongoing challenges and goals of Black land ownership in the United States at a forum co-hosted by the Harvard Institute of Politics and the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project Wednesday evening.
‘Bubbling Up From The Community’: Experts Discuss Fight Against Intergenerational Poverty at HGSE Talk
Students and experts discussed “cradle-to-career” initiatives in a conversation about “promise cities” and fighting intergenerational poverty hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s EdRedesign Lab Thursday evening.
Education Experts Talk Admissions in the Wake of Supreme Court Decision at Harvard Ed School Webinar
Education experts discussed paths forward for colleges and students in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision effectively striking down affirmative action during a webinar hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education Wednesday.