Central Administration
From Administrators to Apps
The Undergraduate Council’s new leadership prioritizes short-term projects over more ambitious ones that require more administrative support.
Divest Harvard Plans Weeklong Blockade of Mass. Hall
According to Divest Harvard co-founder Chloe S. Maxmin ’15, “hundreds” of advocates of the movement, including dozens of students, are willing to be arrested.
Historical Commission Approves Campus Center Plans
The Commission heard two cases on the campus center, which Harvard administrators expect to undergo construction from 2016 to 2018, at a public hearing on Thursday.
Former Professor Suing University Granted Tenure At Tufts
Theidon, who was an associate anthropology professor at Harvard, will teach courses about human security at the Tufts graduate school when she begins teaching in September.
Amidst Title IX Debate, Law Faculty Raise Governance Concerns
As Harvard Law School moves to break from the University’s central approach to handling cases of alleged sexual harassment, Law professors are questioning the relationship between their school and Harvard’s central administration.
Law School Appoints Title IX Committee
Dean of Harvard Law School Martha L. Minow has appointed a Title IX committee to begin implementing the school’s new set of procedures for responding to cases of sexual harassment, according to Robb London, a Law School spokesperson.
Harvard Moves To Open Three New Offices Abroad
Harvard has authorized the opening of three new offices abroad in Cape Town, Beijing, and Mumbai, which would join the 16 existing international offices.
Faust Defends Harvard’s Governance Structure
University President Drew G. Faust is defending Harvard’s governance structure after two Law School professors were sharply critical of the central administration in an op-ed that called for the formation of a faculty senate.
Harvard Will Present Campus Center Plans Thursday
Harvard administrators will meet with the Cambridge Historical Commission on Thursday to seek approval for proposed renovations to the Smith Campus Center.
With NCAAs, Harvard Scores Baskets and Potentially Donations
With a fifth-straight Ivy League title and yet another appearance at the NCAA March Madness tournament, Harvard's men’s basketball team is hitting the (literal) money shot.
Faust Disapproves of Divest Harvard’s February Occupation
“I wish [Divest Harvard] would focus on accomplishing what we want to accomplish, which is have an effect on climate change,” University President Drew G. Faust said.
Moore, Nelson Named to Board of Overseers Leadership
According to University spokesperson Jeff Neal, administrators “believe that this is the first time that two women have served" as president and vice chair of the Overseers concurrently.
Divest Harvard, SLAM Distribute Flyers at S’mores Event
University President Drew G. Faust said the event was meant to mark the end of a snowy winter and give thanks to “everyone who kept Harvard running smoothly” during the snowstorms that forced many Harvard schools to cancel classes.
Committee Considers More Options for 2016 Health Benefits
Changes introduced to the 2015 health benefits plan, which were first unveiled last September and rolled out in January, have come under considerable fire from faculty, who criticized the increase in costs for non-union staff.
Design School Campaign Has Raised $1 Million Since Launch
The Graduate School of Design has raised a little more than $1 million since the public launch of its fundraising efforts in September 2014.
