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Budget Claims Behind Health Plan Changes Don’t Add Up
The jump in costs that Hausammann described did take place, but over the course of only two years and more than a decade ago.
Kennedy School Fellow Discusses Climate Change Politics
Former Indian minister Jairam Ramesh said he is hopeful for meaningful international action on climate change at a presentation last week.
Science Innovation Contest To Begin Mid-Oct.
The Health and Life Sciences Challenge is currently seeking teams of students and affiliates to enter for a chance at the $50,000 grand prize.
Business School Professor Argues for 'Decarbonized' Economy
Though decarbonizing the world economy may be costly, it may prove cheaper than failure to act on climate change, Henderson said.
Researchers Shed Light on Pancreatic Cancer
The project aimed to gain more insight into circulating tumor cells—CTCs—and their role in metastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary tumor to the rest of the body.
Ex-Latvian Pres. Weighs Russia's Impact on Baltic
Vaira Vike-Freiberga cited the pressure faced by Ukraine and countries that neighbor Russia as an example of structural problems in international politics.
Account Linked to Death Threats Was Emailing Harvard Students for Months
A person who self-identified as Huy Dinh has repeatedly emailed College students as early as April from the same Google Mail address that sent a violent death threat to several hundred people Friday.
Kennedy School Plans Dramatic Remodeling, Expansion
Including three new buildings and the elevation of the school’s current courtyard, the project looks to be one of the largest capital expansions on Harvard’s Cambridge campus in recent history.
'Food Better' Addresses Farmer, Buyer Disconnect
Harvard can take steps to reverse the growing separation between people and the farms that produce their food, panelists said at the Food Better Symposium on Friday.
Pussy Riot Criticizes Campus Ban on Alumnus
Activist Roman J. Torgovitsky was arrested for violating a ban against him by entering campus to attend an event at the Institute of Politics featuring the punk rock group.
Archaeology Fair Sheds Light on Harvard of Yore
Fair participants dug in Harvard Yard, played a Mesoamerican ballgame, and studied 17th century Harvard relics, among other activities.
Invoking U.S. Responsibility, Biden Calls for Global Collaboration in Harvard Speech
Vice President Joseph R. Biden talked foreign policy, the future of the United States, and the ‘bitch’ of being a vice president during a speech at the Institute of Politics on Thursday evening, the focal point of his first official visit to campus since taking office in 2009.
Investigation Underway, Civil Rights Officers Visit Campus
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is making visits to Harvard to investigate the College’s adherence to Title IX, according to members of the activist group that filed the complaint that precipitated the probe last spring.
Affiliates Wear Yellow in Solidarity with Hong Kong Protesters
The action was originally conceived by Heather L. Pickerell ’15 as a chance for those on Harvard’s campus to raise awareness about the protests.
Paulson Discusses Financial Crisis, U.S.-China Relations
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson spoke about failures during the 2008 financial crisis, U.S.-China relations, and climate change at the Institute of Politics on Wednesday.
Lessig’s PAC Raises Millions, Despite Low Support from Harvard
The PAC, which Law School professor Lawrence Lessig created to curb the influence of money in politics, will distribute funds to candidates who support campaign finance reform.
Eight Celebrities Honored with W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
This year's group of winners, included Oprah Winfrey, Congressman John L. Lewis, and Maya Angelou, among others.
Heenan, VP of Communications and Lobbying Arm, To Depart
Heenan will become a senior communications advisor to the philanthropic foundation, but will continue to work with Harvard part time through the end of the 2014-2015 academic year.
SLAM TFA Protest
Chanting "education not privatization," Gabriel H. Bayard '15 and Hannah L. McShea '18 protest Teach For America on Friday, Sept. 26 outside Massachusetts Hall.
Ahead of Sit-Down, Union Releases Healthcare Report
The Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers released a report on Wednesday that offers suggestions for lowering healthcare costs for all Harvard employees.
Faust, Stanford President Address Climate Change in Op-Ed
Faust and Hennessy wrote that their schools’ contributions to combating climate change will come through education and research.
Stephen Blyth
Stephen Blyth, pictured at the Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises in 2013, was named the next president and CEO of Harvard Management Company on Wednesday.
Historian Discusses Pacific Ocean Territorial Disputes
Alexis Dudden explained how new ocean laws are leading to renewed territorial debates over far-flung islands in the East China Sea during a seminar Tuesday.
With Villy, Business School Students Seek To Streamline Travel Planning
Business School students Rami A. B. Lachter and Itai Turbahn's new travel tool helps tourists decide where they should stay when visiting a city.