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Ellen M. Burstein
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A Cozy Saturday Night with the Harvard Knitting Circle
On a recent Saturday night, five Harvard students worked on their fiber arts projects and discussed everything from psychology research topics to a crochet pattern for a stuffed alpaca. Meanwhile, a certain FM writer tried — with mixed results — to start the crochet-a-penguin kit she ordered off of an Instagram ad at 3 a.m.
The Complicated Prophet of the Pandemic
More than a year after his controversial tweet warning of "thermonuclear pandemic level" threat, Feigl-Ding, to some, seems like something of a prophet.
After a Rocky Year, Harvard Faces an Uncertain Economic Climate in 2021, Hollister Says
After a turbulent year for the University and its finances, Harvard is set to grapple with an uncertain economic outlook in 2021, University Vice President for Finances Thomas J. Hollister said in an interview with The Crimson Thursday.
David R. Elliott ’64, Voice of Harvard Radio and Mentor to Generations of Students, Dies at 78
In the middle of Harvard’s 350th anniversary celebrations, Harvard Radio Broadcasting – known by its call name WHRB – had a problem. The station was airing an outdoor concert next to Widener Library when one of its microphones stopped working.
Harvard Management Company Renews Facebook Investments, Buys Gambling and Tech Stocks As Securities Value Spikes in Third Quarter
The overall value of the Harvard Management Company's public securities holdings increased by nearly 55 percent during the third quarter.
Harvard Forward, Fresh Off of Board of Overseers Wins, Sets Sights on 2021 With New Slate of Candidates
Harvard Forward, a student and alumni group working to end climate change and increase recent alumni representation within Harvard’s governance boards, announced their 2021 campaign Tuesday.
Harvard Business School Will Move to Remote Instruction and Restrict On-Campus Activities as Virus Cases Surge
Harvard Business School will transition to remote instruction and restrict on-campus activities in response to increasing COVID-19 positivity rates among its affiliates.
Gov. Baker Announces Stay-At-Home Advisory, Mask Mandate, and Restaurant Curfew as COVID Cases Mount
Governor Charlie D. Baker ‘79 announced a number of initiatives to respond to rising coronavirus cases in Massachusetts, including a stay-at-home advisory, a mandate on mask-wearing in public spaces, and a curfew on restaurant service.
Harvard Business School Students Credit Datar’s Experience But Question His Commitment to Diversity
Harvard Business School students praised incoming dean Srikant M. Datar’s decades of experience at the school but expressed concern that his appointment was a “missed opportunity” for ongoing diversity initiatives.
Harvard Lost $138 Million in Revenue in 2020, per Annual Financial Report
Harvard’s revenue dropped $138 million in fiscal year 2020, according to the University’s Annual Financial Report. The decline was concentrated in the last three months of the fiscal year.
Harvard Received Over $1.1 Billion in Foreign Funding Since 2012, per Department of Education Report
Harvard has received over $1.1 billion in foreign funding since 2012, per an initial Department of Education report.
2016 Presidential Election Associated with Increase in Heart Attacks, HSPH Study Finds
The days immediately following the 2016 presidential election saw an uptick in hospitalizations for acute cardiovascular disease from the week prior, Harvard researchers have found.
Experts Say Endowment Returns Are Strong, But Long-Term Success Contingent on Investment Planning
While Harvard’s endowment returns for the 2020 fiscal year were promising, experts warn that the endowment could face challenges down the line.
Harvard Management Company Will Sell Australian Farming Portfolio Worth $120 Million
Harvard Management Company plans to sell an Australian farming portfolio worth $120 million, according to a report in the Australian Financial Review.
Datar to Serve as Harvard Business School's Next Dean
Harvard Business School professor Srikant M. Datar, who currently serves as the school’s Senior Associate Dean for University Affairs, will become HBS’s next dean, University President Lawrence S. Bacow announced Friday.
