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Askwith Forum Focuses on Analysis, Improvement of Modern Education
Discussion among panelists ranged from the inequality of education standards across schools to youth unemployment rates.
Harvard Medical School Researchers Awarded Twitter Data Grant
As one of the inaugural recipients of a Twitter Data Grant, a team of Harvard researchers will study new methods of detecting outbreaks of foodborne illness.
Documentary Series Sheds Light on Climate Change at HBS
A new Showtime series entitled “Years of Living Dangerously” debuted at Harvard Business School Monday afternoon, kicking off Earth Week and offering a look at how humans have exacerbated climate change around the world.
Harvard Management Company Invests in California Vineyards
Harvard Management Company has continued its strategy of investing in natural resources by purchasing millions of dollars' worth of vineyard land in central California.
Corporation Approves New Policy for Searches of Electronic Communications
Under the new policy, electronic searches must be authorized by “an appropriate and accountable person” and must serve “a legitimate and important University purpose.”
Professor Files Charge Alleging University Violated Title IX in Denying Her Tenure
Theidon alleges that the denial was in retaliation for her public expressions of support for sexual assault victims, as well as for complaining that she was not receiving the same pay as her male colleagues.
Barth ’89 Will Lead Alumni at Commencement as Chief Marshal
Richard Barth ’89, CEO of KIPP charter schools, will serve as the chief marshal at the University’s Commencement exercises on May 29, the Harvard Alumni Association announced on Tuesday.
Former President of Mexico Discusses the Economics of Climate Change
Speaking at the Business School, Felipe Calderon argued that business leaders are missing an opportunity to limit climate change and turn a profit.
Students Rally Against Harvard's Management of Timber Plantations in Argentina
The protest comes after much debate over the plantations, including allegations of mismanagement and the announcement of recertification of the plantations last week.
Study by Harvard-Affiliated Heart Researcher Retracted from Scientific Journal
Recent research by Piero Anversa, a leading figure in cardiovascular science, has come under fire after an article he co-authored was retracted from a major medical journal.
Faust Letter on Climate Change
According to the email, titled “Confronting climate change,” the three-fold endeavor will launch a research-focused Climate Change Solutions Fund, increase sustainability measures on campus, and affirm the endowment’s commitment to environmentally sustainable and socially conscious investing.
In Panel Hosted by Faust, Female Leaders Reflect On Experiences, Evolving Role of Working Women
Harvard community members packed into Sanders Theatre Monday afternoon to listen to four female leaders from various fields as they shared their experiences working in positions of authority and reflected on the changing role of women in the workplace.
Faust Letter on Climate Change
According to the email, titled “Confronting climate change,” the three-fold endeavor will launch a research-focused Climate Change Solutions Fund, increase sustainability measures on campus, and affirm the endowment’s commitment to environmentally sustainable and socially conscious investing.
IP Lawyer, Medical Director Named New Leaders of Board of Overseers
Intellectual property lawyer Morgan Chu, who graduated from Harvard Law School in 1976, will preside over Harvard’s Board of Overseers—the University’s second-highest governing body—for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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.
