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Earnest Defends Contentious White House-Press Relationship
Earnest highlighted the tension present in his role as press secretary, saying that he welcomes conflict between the administration and the press, calling it “part of what makes for a healthy democracy.”
Wendy Sherman, Chief Negotiator, Talks Iran Deal
The former State Department official, who served as the lead American negotiator of the nuclear deal between Iran and a group of six countries led by the U.S., spoke candidly about the historic diplomatic effort.
Government Will Make FAFSA Available in October Next Year
Applicants to colleges and universities will be able to apply for federal financial aid starting Oct. 1 next year.
Department of Education Releases Finalized College 'Scorecard'
The final version of the scorecard departs from previous plans, which called for explicit ranking of colleges against one another.
Obama Comes to Boston
President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac after arriving in Boston on Monday.
Obama Visits Boston and Announces Executive Order
Among supporters and labor officials in Boston, Obama announced his new executive order and criticized Republican economic policies.
Obama Nominates Murray, Former SEAS Dean, to Energy Dept.
Before assuming her role in the administration, former School of Engineering and Applied Sciences dean Cherry Murray must secure a confirmation from the Senate.
Study Proposes Excise Tax on Harvard’s Endowment
If implemented, the tax would generate approximately $5 billion of revenue, according to the study published this month by the Nexus Research and Policy Center.
Obama Unveils 'Student Aid Bill of Rights'
President Barack Obama announced several new initiatives to make higher education more affordable and to help students repay debts on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Will Likely Uphold Affordable Care Act, Law Profs Say
For his part, University Professor Laurence H. Tribe ’62 predicted a 6-3 decision in favor of upholding the healthcare law.
7 Q's With Jeffrey DeLaurentis
Following the historic announcement on Dec. 17 that diplomatic relations would be restored between the U.S. and Cuba, Jeffrey DeLaurentis, chief of mission of the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba, recently sat down with Fifteen Minutes for a conversation about U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba.
Senate Approves Med School Prof. Murthy as Surgeon General
Though President Barack Obama nominated Murthy for the position in Nov. 2013, conservative members of Congress objected to his history of political activism.
Undergrads Welcome Obama Immigration Order with Reservations
Many Harvard students drew on personal experiences in the days following the announcement to argue that the new program will have a positive impact on undocumented students and families.
Faculty React to U.S.-China Climate Agreement
Several Harvard faculty members said the announcement of new U.S. and China targets for carbon emissions signifies first step for international cooperation to combat climate change.
