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Khandekar Named Director of Art Museums' Straus Center
Khandekar, who first came to the Harvard Art Museums in 2001, brings a scientific background to the position.
Ed Portal Celebrates Opening of New Location
More than 200 people joined on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston’s new location at 224 Western Avenue.
Judge Issues No Final Decision on Divest Lawsuit
The plaintiffs, who call themselves the Harvard Climate Justice Coalition, allege that Harvard is mismanaging its endowment in “abnormally dangerous activities.”
Kennedy School Raises Three-Fourths of $500 Million Campaign Goal
The Kennedy School of Government has raised a total of $383 million towards a $500 million capital campaign goal, according to spokesperson Doug Gavel.
Divest Harvard Plans Weeklong Sit-In
In an open letter posted online early Friday morning, more than two dozen alumni called for fellow University graduates to gather in Harvard Yard for the protest that organizers are calling “Harvard Heat Week.”
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The Harvard Kennedy School has raised a total of $383 million towards its $500 million capital campaign goal.
$800,000 in Grants Awarded to Climate Change Projects
As part of the Climate Change Solutions Fund’s inaugural round of awarding, seven Harvard affiliates collectively received roughly $800,000 in grants for projects focusing on climate change.
Panelists Say STEM Fields Should Draw Women from Classroom
Panelists argued that the perception—particularly among women—that careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are reserved for gifted students are unsustainable for the future of STEM fields.
Study Finds Strong Genetic Component to Obesity
A new finding by the Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits consortium has identified 97 gene regions associated with obesity, tripling the number of such genes previously known.
Faculty for Divestment Support Goals of Student Sit-In
Members of Harvard Faculty for Divestment praised the goals of a recent student sit-in of Massachusetts Hall, arguing that the protest returned attention to demands that the University withdraw its investments in fossil fuel companies.
IOP Panelists Express Frustration with State of Voting Rights
Panelists including a United States congressman and Kennedy School of Government professor discussed what they saw as recent restrictions to voter rights at a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum event Wednesday night.
Law Profs Challenge Title IX Policy’s Protection of Academic Freedom
Though the policy includes a stipulation that it will not “be construed to abridge academic freedom," some professors at the Law School say that it is not enough.
Divest Harvard To Create Alumni Fund, Donation Conditional on Divestment
Divest Harvard aims to launch a fossil fuel-free fund to which alumni can donate as an alternative to the University’s endowment, according to the group’s announcement from earlier this month.
HLS Student Groups Retract Honor from New York Public Defender
HLS student groups will no longer honor Robin Steinberg, the executive director of the Bronx Defenders, on account of her link to a controversial YouTube video.
Divest Protest
Divest Harvard students held a sign outside Massachusetts Hall on Friday, Feb. 13 as part of Global Divestment Day.
