University News
Amid Opposition, White House 'Recalibrating' Approach for Harvard-Affiliated Surgeon General Nominee
The White House is “recalibrating” its efforts to appoint Vivek H. Murthy ’98, a Harvard Medical School instructor, as Surgeon General in response to strong opposition by the NRA and Congressional conservatives.
Management Company Names New Private Equity Director
Richard L. Hall '90 will replace Lane MacDonald ’88-’89, who stepped down in February, less than three months after being promoted to the position.
Clover Welcomes Harvard Square’s First Bitcoin ATM
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant chain, installed the first Bitcoin ATM in Harvard Square Monday morning.
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Diagnosed With Cancer
Former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has worked closely with Harvard on its projects in Allston and the Longwood Medical Area, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes.
Harvard-Led Collaboration Makes 'Historic Discovery' on Big Bang
An astrophysics team, headed by Harvard associate astronomy professor John M. Kovac, announced on Monday that it has discovered the first direct evidence of cosmic inflation and gravitational waves.
Medical School Radiology Expert Dies at 55
Jack Belliveau provided a major breakthrough in his field and went on to mentor many of today’s researchers. He died Feb. 14 due to complications of a gastrointestinal disorder.
Columbia Becomes Fourth Ivy To Join edX
Columbia University announced Thursday that it has joined edX, the online education platform co-founded by Harvard and MIT, becoming the organization’s 33rd “charter member.”
NFL Players Association Will Independently Fund Medical School Research Initiative
A ten-year Harvard Medical School initiative aimed at researching the health problems associated with playing football will be funded solely by the National Football League Players Association, not the National Football League, a spokesperson for the NFLPA confirmed Thursday.
Despite Alternatives, Student-Run Law Reviews Here to Stay
With so many barriers to entry and a functioning, but imperfect system, legal experts say that the student-driven law review model is here to stay.
Athletic Department Begins Search for Men’s Swimming Coach
The search committee will consider interim head coach Kevin M. Tyrell, who led the Crimson to its first Ivy title in six years this season, and outside candidates to replace former coach Tim D. Murphy.
America is Coming Apart, Libertarian Author Says at IOP
During a talk at the IOP Thursday, Charles A. Murray '65 expressed pessimism about the future of class division in America.
Section Size, Teaching Concerns Center of Latest Graduate Student Forum
After the discussion, graduate students who attended reiterated their basic concerns, which they said were aired at length during the meeting.
University Will Discontinue Reception Honoring 25-Year Employees
Several employees who have served the Harvard community for 25 years expressed disappointment that the University will no longer hold an annual event honoring long-serving workers.
Ed School Launches Self-Help Course on HarvardX
The new course—GSE1x: “Unlocking the Immunity to Change: A New Approach to Personal Improvement”—will focus on helping people achieve their personal goals through online videos, interactive elements, and forums.
Meanings of Mandela
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka gives his Refletions on Mandela speech at the Meanings of Mandela event honoring the late South African President in Sanders Theater on Tuesday afternoon.
