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The Harvard Kennedy School is Getting More International. Its Offerings Are Not Keeping Pace.
In interviews with The Crimson, HKS affiliates raised concerns that the school’s curriculum, faculty, and financial aid programs have not kept pace with its growing international student population despite some efforts from leadership.
‘Really Powerful’: Harvard Hosts Third Annual AAPI Graduation Ceremony
Harvard held an affinity celebration for Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Desi American graduating students on Monday that honored APIDA graduates and featured speeches which discussed APIDA issues and referenced pro-Palestine protests at Harvard and the ongoing war in Gaza.
CNN Commentator, Harvard IOP Board Member Alice Stewart Remembered for ‘Extraordinary Commitment’ to Students
In the summer of 2023, Alice Stewart — a Republican political adviser and CNN commentator who served on the Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee — invited Abigail L. Carr ’25 to go on a walk near Stewart’s home in Alexandria, Virginia.
Harvard IOP Student Board Condemns Suspensions But Omits ‘Palestine Exception’ Reference After Contentious Meeting
The Harvard Institute of Politics Student Advisory Committee issued a statement condemning the College’s decision to suspend students that participated in the encampment in Harvard Yard.
Alice Stewart, CNN Political Commentator and Harvard Institute of Politics Board Member, Dies at 58
Alice Stewart, a Republican political adviser and CNN commentator who was best known at Harvard for her dedication to undergraduate students as a member of the Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee, died early Saturday morning. She was 58.
Harvard Kennedy School’s Carr Center Launches Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program
The Harvard Kennedy School’s Carr Center for Human Rights launched the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program on May 1 to research and address issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals around the globe.
Harvard Nieman Foundation Selects 24 Journalists as 2025 Fellows
The Harvard Nieman Foundation for Journalism selected 24 journalists from across the globe to study and teach at Harvard for two semesters, the foundation announced on Friday.
‘Fresh Perspective’: Harvard Kennedy School Students, Faculty Hopeful About New HKS Dean Jeremy Weinstein
Harvard Kennedy School students and faculty members expressed hope for Stanford political scientist Jeremy Weinstein’s upcoming tenure as the dean of HKS, praising his professional record and urging him to rebuild trust at the school.
Jeremy Weinstein Will Serve as Next Harvard Kennedy School Dean, Garber Confirms
Jeremy M. Weinstein, a political scientist at Stanford University who previously served as chief of staff to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will serve as the next dean of the Harvard Kennedy School.
Jewish Leaders at Harvard Diverge Widely in Responses to Ongoing Pro-Palestine Encampment
As the pro-Palestine encampment enters its sixth day, the leadership of the University’s two Jewish centers varied widely in their responses to the ongoing occupation.