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Princeton Preps
… Prep schooled. The best training to become a Harvard dean? A Princeton … so this evidence, published in the November 7, 2018, issue of our peer magazine, Princeton Alumni Weekly , strongly … Harvard (and, like all Tigers, stoic—or heedless—in face of sartorial criticism), are Michelle Williams, Princeton …
Issue: March-April 2019
News Briefs
… University Professor Arrested Friedman University Professor Charles M. … science and bio-compatible electronics, and chair of the department of chemistry and chemical biology—was … by Steven Senne/AP Images Comparable concerns have arisen at peer institutions, where such conversations are …
Issue: March-April 2020
Brevia
… Harry R. Lewis Departing Deans David T. Ellwood, dean of the Harvard Kennedy School since mid 2004 (preceding Drew … also in Beijing.… SOHO China Foundation, which surprised Harvard with a $15-million fund for scholarships for …
Issue: January-February 2015
Faculty Members’ Outside Online Activities
… Members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) last spring voiced objections to … through settings on each course’s website—no such conflict arises. Although faculty members ought to be free to …
Modern Moves Keep Dance Company Contemporary
… as you’ll ever see. Her descent, fittingly choreographed to the Mumford and Sons song lyrics, “But you are not alone in this…we'll hold your hand,” culminated a night of modern dance in celebration of the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company’s (HRMDC) …
Raj Chetty and Benjamin Warf Win MacArthur Grants
… The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded … “genius grants,” on October 1. The 23 recipients include professor of economics Raj Chetty ’00, Ph.D. ’03 ( his controversial …
School Goes Remote
… The Ec 10 midterm was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, but … travel and prohibiting University trips due to the spread of COVID-19, professors Jason Furman and David Laibson began to adjust …
Issue: November-December 2020
Harvard Medalists
… Three people received the Harvard Medal for outstanding service, and were publicly … Alumni Association’s annual meeting on the afternoon of Commencement day. Phyllis Keller, BF ’70 — … counselor, and planner for almost 25 years to deans of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, you have strengthened …
Issue: July-August 2007
Harvard@Home
… The University’s on-line learning initiative has released one new segment that offers highlights from the student-run “International Relations Week.” The program offers panel discussions and workshops on a range of topics, …
Issue: January-February 2006
Allston Planning: Working "Hypotheses"
… In a 5,900-word letter to the Harvard community dated October 21, written at the … prospect for campus growth in Allston and propounded "a set of working hypotheses" that might guide academic development there. While noting that much of the 200 acres of land is "highly encumbered," he forecast …
Issue: January-February 2004
Just Plain Silliness
… Just Plain Silliness Inspired silliness is the goal--but where inspiration temporarily falters, then by … silly silliness. For we're in Hasty Pudding Land, where all offenses against propriety or good taste are permissible and the only grievous artistic sin is a flagging of energy, a break in the flow of banter, puns, …
Harvard College’s Cross-Charles Classes
… The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is nearing a vote that will transform, and standardize, scheduling of classes. The motion presented to the faculty at its … discussion , he highlighted general problems that had arisen over time, making it difficult for students to enroll …
Honoris Causa
… 353rd Commencement. Provost Steven E. Hyman introduced them to the Commencement audience, and President Lawrence H. Summers read the citations. In order of presentation, the honorands were: Sir Frank Kermode. The former Lord Northcliffe professor and King Edward VII professor of English literature …
Issue: July-August 2004
Behind the Scenes: Writing A “Scholar’s Scholar”
… Editor John Rosenberg shares his behind-the-scenes look at what it took to write his in-depth … special strengths to present as full a portrait as possible of a new president whenever the governing boards elect one. … last December of Claudine Gay’s election was a bit of a surprise, if only because previous searches had taken longer to …
Banner Day
… "Return to Harvard Day," on Wednesday, April 19, offers alumni of all College classes, and this year's reunion classes, their spouses, and high-school-age children in particular, …