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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.
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by Piero Anversa, a leading figure in cardiovascular science, has come under fire after an article he co-authored was retracted from a major medical journal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Khan Academy Founder To Speak at Harvard Business School Class Day
Salman Khan, founder of the free online education platform Khan Academy, will be this year’s Harvard Business School Class Day speaker, the school revealed Monday afternoon.
Doubletree Boycott Launch Draws More Than 100 Workers, Advocates
Dozens of students joined Cambridge City Council members and DoubleTree workers in protest Thursday to support the employees' efforts to unionize.
Recent Graduates Want Bugs on America’s Dinner Tables
The former roommates discovered the prevalence and benefits of eating insects during separate trips abroad in Africa and Asia during their undergraduate careers.
Kopp Discusses TFA's Recruitment Methods
Wendy S. Kopp, CEO and founder of Teach For America, discussed the lasting importance of the organization in recruiting the top students to promote education at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Tuesday.
Divest Harvard Holds “Teach-Ins” Outside Massachusetts Hall
Students and members of Divest Harvard gathered in the Yard Tuesday afternoon for a series of “teach-ins” conducted to reveal ways in which they believe the fossil fuel industry creates climate denialism and interferes with clean energy initiatives.
