University News
New Report Explains Successes and Failures of Response to Bombing, Manhunt
According to a press release, the analysis serves to identify “those critical moments when planning, preparation and coordination paid off—as well as those occasions when performance left room for improvement.”
Divinity School Launches Capital Campaign, Aims to Raise $50 Million
The Divinity School’s $50 million target, which is Harvard’s second smallest school, represents less than 1 percent of the University’s $6.5 billion fundraising goal.
From the Harvard Library to Fenway, Red Sox Organist Says He's Ready for Opener
When Joshua Kantor is not playing the Organ at famed Fenway Park, he works as a Harvard librarian.
Amid Debate, Faust Announces Creation of Sexual Assault Task Force
The task force will be chaired by former University Provost Steven E. Hyman, who, during his tenure as provost, helped oversee the creation of the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.
Tax Reform Plan Could Cost Harvard Millions, Though Passage Unlikely
Congressman David L. Camp’s tax reform plan could cost Harvard tens of millions of dollars in endowment taxes if passed.
School of Public Health Launches Two New MOOCs
To address public confusion surrounding the Affordable Care Act and new applications of big data, the Harvard School of Public Health has developed two new courses slated to launch April 7 on HarvardX.
Law School Duo Create Start-Up to "Unsend" Emails
Pluto Mail, a free service created by two Law School students, allows users to unsend, edit, and auto-expire emails after pressing send.
Palestinian Advocate Expresses Lack of Faith in US-Led Negotiations in the Middle East
Hanan Ashrawi, an executive committee member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, expressed her lack of faith in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace process during a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics Monday night.
Munger Reflects on Poker, Business, and Buffett
Charles T. Munger, vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation, joined Law School Dean Martha L. Minow in a conversation about law, poker, and his business partner Warren E. Buffett Monday in Wasserstein Hall.
Surgeon General Nominee To Speak at Medical, Dental Schools' Class Day
Embattled Surgeon General nominee Vivek H. Murthy ’98 will address graduates of the Medical School and School of Dental Medicine at Class Day on May 29.
Environmental Law Society Hosts Environmental Justice Conference
Twenty years after former United States President Bill Clinton passed the Executive Order on Environmental Justice, students from the Harvard Law School Environmental Law Society hosted the 26th Annual National Association of Environmental Law Societies conference this past weekend.
Hancock Wraps Up Norton Lecture Series with Performances, Stories of Inspiration
Herbert “Herbie” J. Hancock discussed the art of telling stories through jazz performance and performing a variety of instruments for the audience.
University Grant Managers Now Eligible for Overtime Pay
After an outside arbitrator released a report two weeks ago about payroll disputes at Harvard, the University will begin to pay FAS and SEAS grant managers for their overtime work.
Weston Selectmen Vote To Sue University Over Sale of Contaminated Property
Weston alleges that Harvard failed to comply with the terms of a 2010 contract which required the University to “remediate” contaminated portions of the 62.5-acre Case Estates property it had agreed to sell to the town.
