University News
Two Momentous Faculty Retirements
Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard and Higher Education in Vietnam
President Obama’s visit and a developing nation’s new university
by John S. Rosenberg
Narrowing School Achievement Gaps
The Harvard Graduate School of Education launches “By All Means” initiative.
by Aidan Langston
A $35-Million Gift to HGSE Launches an Early Childhood Initiative
The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Klarman Hall Breaks Ground
Harvard Business School’s expansion proceeds, amid debate about capitalism.
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis
University People
A new dean for public health, a new director for the art museums, and more
St. Louis Blues
Urban planners and scholars talk racism and exclusion in St. Louis.
by Lydialyle Gibson
What Is Critical Race Theory?
And why it is a subject of protest at Harvard Law School
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Corporation to Drop Law School Shield Linked to Slavery
The announcement follows a Law School committee’s recommendation to abandon the shield.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova