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Art Museums Launch Fellowship, Summer Institute Through Donations
The Harvard Art Museums received over $1.5 million in donations this month for a new fellowship and summer program.
With $92 Million Raised, GSD Campaign Focuses on Financial Aid, Facilities
With a year and a half left in its historic capital campaign, the Graduate School of Design has raised $92 million out of its $110 million goal, though several key initiatives such as financial aid and building expansion lag behind.
Obama to Appoint Two Design Professors to Federal Commission
President Barack Obama intends to appoint Graduate School of Design professors Toni L. Griffin and Alex Krieger to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Design School Honors Late Iraqi Architect Through Scholarship
At an event celebrating the accomplishments of the late Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, the Graduate School of Design unveiled a new scholarship to provide financial assistance to Middle Eastern students.
Graduate School of Design's Enrollment Soars Skyward
The School of Design, which operates on a leaner budget than many of Harvard schools, has long been one of Harvard’s smallest schools. Over the past 10 years, the Graduate School of Design’s enrollment has increased by 288 students.
British Architect Establishes Fellowship, Delivers Lecture at GSD
A year and a half after award-winning British architect Richard Rogers donated a house to the Graduate School of Design, the GSD announced it will use the house to host a new residency program.
Jeb Bush Discusses Education Reform, Inequality at GSE
Bush discussed his efforts to expand school choice and improve school accountability as governor of Florida.
Graduate School of Design, SEAS Welcomes Master’s Cohort
Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have officially welcomed their first cohort of 15 students pursuing a master’s degree in design engineering.
HarvardX to Offer New Premium Online Courses
Starting in September, the paid program, HarvardXPlus, will offer four eight-week courses, a departure from HarvardX’s current online course offerings, which are open to auditors for free.
As University Surpasses Campaign Goal, GSD Still Unfulfilled
Though Harvard has surpassed its $6.5 billion public campaign goal, the Graduate School of Design is still $22 million away from reaching its individual benchmark.
Posters Critique Impact of Smith Center Construction on Homeless
Posters inquiring “Who took our space?” and “Where is Brian?” littered the temporary construction fences surrounding the Smith Campus Center this weekend as part of a Harvard Graduate School of Design student’s efforts to start a conversation about how current renovations may affect life in Harvard Square.
Design School Building Draws Praise, Except For the Desk Space
The Graduate School of Design’s Gund Hall sticks out among Harvard’s red-brick laden campus. While some might regard the concrete exterior as ugly, some say the interior could serve as a model for a university that lacks central social spaces. Still, others contend that the building’s size and limited availability of workspaces leave certain master's degree students feeling left out.
Architects, Urban Planners Address Racial Tensions in St. Louis
The Graduate School of Design kicked off a three-day event with keynote speeches that focused on racial justice in St. Louis, Mo., a continuation of a series addressing design, space, and social justice at the school.
Design School Career Services Juggles Career Demands with Two Full Time Employees
For a school with roughly 800 students and five different masters programs, the Graduate School of Design only employs two full time career service officers, a number some students have expressed concern over.
Going the Extra Mile: Students Trek to MIT for Alternative Courses
While College students account for only 96 seats in classes at MIT, more students could be inclined to go the mile down Massachusetts Avenue for classes in the future.
