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Q&A with new HGSE dean
James Ryan, one of the nation’s leading scholars in education law and policy, has been named dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In a question-and-answer session, he explains his motivations, his work, and his goals.
Categories: Education, National & World Affairs
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The creative crusader
Radcliffe Day featured a celebration of the arts and the award of the Radcliffe Medal to actress and arts activist Jane Alexander, as well as a panel discussion that explored the challenges artists face. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Radcliffe Day featured a celebration of the arts and the award of the Radcliffe Medal to actress and arts activist Jane Alexander, as well as a panel discussion that explored the challenges artists face. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Shining a light on an era
A new work at the American Repertory Theater, developed by members of the A.R.T. Institute and part of the four-year National Civil War Project, explores the story of escaped slave Anthony Burns and the work of the Boston abolitionists. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
A new work at the American Repertory Theater, developed by members of the A.R.T. Institute and part of the four-year National Civil War Project, explores the story of escaped slave Anthony Burns and the work of the Boston abolitionists. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Joy by the Yard
Snapshots of Harvard’s 2013 Commencement, a day marked by sunshine and warmth as well as rituals, honors, and good wishes. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Snapshots of Harvard’s 2013 Commencement, a day marked by sunshine and warmth as well as rituals, honors, and good wishes. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
The path to fighting injustice
Lillian Langford, graduating with degrees from Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School, plans to use her experience working in international law and human rights and her experience at Harvard to continue fighting injustice. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Lillian Langford, graduating with degrees from Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School, plans to use her experience working in international law and human rights and her experience at Harvard to continue fighting injustice. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Ready to serve
Four men and one woman from Harvard’s Class of 2013 received their military commissions during a ceremony Wednesday attended by Harvard President Drew Faust. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Four men and one woman from Harvard’s Class of 2013 received their military commissions during a ceremony Wednesday attended by Harvard President Drew Faust. Categories: Campus & Community, Commencement
Boldly going to Houghton
A newly acquired writer’s guide for the science fiction fantasy TV show “Star Trek” at Harvard’s Houghton Library offers aspiring scriptwriters everything they would need to know before crafting a script for the ’60s cult classic. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
A newly acquired writer’s guide for the science fiction fantasy TV show “Star Trek” at Harvard’s Houghton Library offers aspiring scriptwriters everything they would need to know before crafting a script for the ’60s cult classic. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
Education without limits
Salman Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, explained his vision for online learning during a GSE Askwith Forum. Categories: Education, National & World Affairs
Salman Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, explained his vision for online learning during a GSE Askwith Forum. Categories: Education, National & World Affairs
Sense where none seems possible
Five panelists at Harvard Divinity School — including Dean David N. Hempton — grappled with the ways religion is sometimes used to justify acts of terror, covering as well the role of faith traditions in encouraging healing. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Five panelists at Harvard Divinity School — including Dean David N. Hempton — grappled with the ways religion is sometimes used to justify acts of terror, covering as well the role of faith traditions in encouraging healing. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Making poetry sing
Radcliffe fellow and classically trained pianist Tsitsi Jaji uses her musical expertise and knowledge of comparative literature to explore how composers of African descent set poetry to music for solo voice and piano. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
Radcliffe fellow and classically trained pianist Tsitsi Jaji uses her musical expertise and knowledge of comparative literature to explore how composers of African descent set poetry to music for solo voice and piano. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
Matt Damon, on his craft
Actors Matt Damon and John Lithgow met at Sanders Theatre on Thursday for a spirited conversation that kicked off Harvard’s annual Arts First celebration. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Actors Matt Damon and John Lithgow met at Sanders Theatre on Thursday for a spirited conversation that kicked off Harvard’s annual Arts First celebration. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
‘Beowulf,’ as it was told
Steven Rozensk and Matthew Sergi have collaborated with the American Repertory Theater for a public reading of the epic poem “Beowulf” in its original Old English. There is a free reading from noon to 5 p.m. at the A.R.T. on April 25. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Steven Rozensk and Matthew Sergi have collaborated with the American Repertory Theater for a public reading of the epic poem “Beowulf” in its original Old English. There is a free reading from noon to 5 p.m. at the A.R.T. on April 25. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
With Visitas canceled, Harvard improvises
As a region-wide lockdown closed Harvard, University officials struggled with the difficult decision to cancel Visitas, Harvard College’s program for newly admitted students. Members of the Harvard community used social media to reach out to those who had planned to attend the event. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
As a region-wide lockdown closed Harvard, University officials struggled with the difficult decision to cancel Visitas, Harvard College’s program for newly admitted students. Members of the Harvard community used social media to reach out to those who had planned to attend the event. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
How the attack affects our lives
Harvard analysts in a range of fields discuss the many ways that the Boston Marathon bombings are likely to affect daily life in this area and beyond. Categories: National, National & World Affairs
Harvard analysts in a range of fields discuss the many ways that the Boston Marathon bombings are likely to affect daily life in this area and beyond. Categories: National, National & World Affairs
Science under the stage lights
Harvard Medical School’s Jonathan Beckwith has used his course “Social Issues in Biology” to teach students about the societal implications of science, and now he is collaborating with a Harvard alum Calla Videt to bring his message to the stage. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Harvard Medical School’s Jonathan Beckwith has used his course “Social Issues in Biology” to teach students about the societal implications of science, and now he is collaborating with a Harvard alum Calla Videt to bring his message to the stage. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Jobs, Einstein, and Franklin
Biographer Walter Isaacson shared his insights into the minds and makeup of three of America’s greatest thinkers, who helped to change the world. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
Biographer Walter Isaacson shared his insights into the minds and makeup of three of America’s greatest thinkers, who helped to change the world. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
Lessons from the long-lived
A gerontologist researcher says his work allows him to connect with “vibrant, engaged, healthy, exciting, and active older people.” He says they live more in the now than other people might believe, and value that. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
A gerontologist researcher says his work allows him to connect with “vibrant, engaged, healthy, exciting, and active older people.” He says they live more in the now than other people might believe, and value that. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
Something in a name
Author James Carroll and Harvard Divinity School professor Francis Clooney explored the significance of the Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s selection as pope, the potential challenges he faces as the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, and the direction for the church in the years and decades to come. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Author James Carroll and Harvard Divinity School professor Francis Clooney explored the significance of the Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s selection as pope, the potential challenges he faces as the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, and the direction for the church in the years and decades to come. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
A tuned-in savior
Harvard music professor Anne Shreffler and a trio of graduate students have developed an exhibit based on the extensive material related to contemporary music patron Paul Fromm. “Composing the Future: The Fromm Foundation and the Music of Our Time” is on view at the Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library through May 2. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
Harvard music professor Anne Shreffler and a trio of graduate students have developed an exhibit based on the extensive material related to contemporary music patron Paul Fromm. “Composing the Future: The Fromm Foundation and the Music of Our Time” is on view at the Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library through May 2. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
A new face at the Vatican
After Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on Wednesday, Harvard analysts weighed in on what his selection, as the Vatican’s first Jesuit and first South American leader, could mean for the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
After Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on Wednesday, Harvard analysts weighed in on what his selection, as the Vatican’s first Jesuit and first South American leader, could mean for the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Following the story
Melissa Block ’83, the host of National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” returned to campus to discuss her career and the changing landscape of digital media. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Melissa Block ’83, the host of National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” returned to campus to discuss her career and the changing landscape of digital media. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Letting religion in
Two political philosophers explored the role of religion in public life during a discussion sponsored by the nonprofit organization The Veritas Forum. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Two political philosophers explored the role of religion in public life during a discussion sponsored by the nonprofit organization The Veritas Forum. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Schoolyard scourge
Scholars convened at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to explore the topic of bullying and potential ways forward. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
Scholars convened at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to explore the topic of bullying and potential ways forward. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
Finding ‘a solution to closed doors’
A Harvard Divinity School panel explored the workings of Shariah law and the rights of women under its rules, in part through the eyes of its first female judge. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
A Harvard Divinity School panel explored the workings of Shariah law and the rights of women under its rules, in part through the eyes of its first female judge. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Lessig remembers Swartz
In remarks at Harvard Law School, Professor Lawrence Lessig eulogized Internet pioneer Aaron Swartz and proposed a closer examination of minor versus major cyberspace crimes and what he called “extremism in prosecuting computer laws.” Categories: Law, National & World Affairs
In remarks at Harvard Law School, Professor Lawrence Lessig eulogized Internet pioneer Aaron Swartz and proposed a closer examination of minor versus major cyberspace crimes and what he called “extremism in prosecuting computer laws.” Categories: Law, National & World Affairs
The Hong Kong model
Anson Chan, the former chief secretary for administration for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, outlined her hopes for a more democratic China when she delivered the Rama S. Mehta Lecture at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Categories: International, National & World Affairs
Anson Chan, the former chief secretary for administration for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, outlined her hopes for a more democratic China when she delivered the Rama S. Mehta Lecture at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Categories: International, National & World Affairs
How to sidestep sequestration
Gazette staff writer Colleen Walsh spoke with budgeting expert Linda J. Bilmes, a Harvard Kennedy School senior lecturer in public policy, about the looming government sequestration, and some possible ways to avoid it in future. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
Gazette staff writer Colleen Walsh spoke with budgeting expert Linda J. Bilmes, a Harvard Kennedy School senior lecturer in public policy, about the looming government sequestration, and some possible ways to avoid it in future. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
A clarion call for science
Harvard President Drew Faust called for the scientific community to unite in its efforts to press Congress for continued federal research support during a speech to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
Harvard President Drew Faust called for the scientific community to unite in its efforts to press Congress for continued federal research support during a speech to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Categories: Culture & Society, HarvardScience
Technology to the classroom
A two-week seminar in January offered Harvard doctoral students the chance to learn from experts from across the University about using technology to support education. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
A two-week seminar in January offered Harvard doctoral students the chance to learn from experts from across the University about using technology to support education. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Vatican in flux
The Gazette asked Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a professor of Roman Catholic theological studies at the Divinity School, to weigh in on the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to step down. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
The Gazette asked Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a professor of Roman Catholic theological studies at the Divinity School, to weigh in on the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to step down. Categories: National & World Affairs, Religion
Ginsburg holds court
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sat down with Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow to reflect on her 20-year tenure on the Supreme Court. Categories: Law, National & World Affairs
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sat down with Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow to reflect on her 20-year tenure on the Supreme Court. Categories: Law, National & World Affairs
Direct from Broadway
The Broadway star Christine Ebersole shared her advice and some tricks of the trade with three undergraduates during a master class sponsored by Harvard’s Office for the Arts. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
The Broadway star Christine Ebersole shared her advice and some tricks of the trade with three undergraduates during a master class sponsored by Harvard’s Office for the Arts. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
‘Pippin’ goes to the circus
Diane Paulus’ newest musical adaptation at the American Repertory Theater, a reworking of the 1970s hit ‘Pippin,’ weaves the element of circus performance into the production. The show continues through Jan.20 at the Loeb Drama Center. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
Diane Paulus’ newest musical adaptation at the American Repertory Theater, a reworking of the 1970s hit ‘Pippin,’ weaves the element of circus performance into the production. The show continues through Jan.20 at the Loeb Drama Center. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
The rise, ruin of China trader
An exhibit and companion website developed by Harvard Business School’s Baker Library shines light on the early days of trade between China and the United States. Categories: International, National & World Affairs
An exhibit and companion website developed by Harvard Business School’s Baker Library shines light on the early days of trade between China and the United States. Categories: International, National & World Affairs
Sir Alex leads the way
The manager of iconic Manchester United, the recent topic of a Harvard Business School case that examined his famous career and the keys to his effective brand of leadership, visited Harvard this fall to engage with HBS students in the classroom. Categories: Business, National & World Affairs
The manager of iconic Manchester United, the recent topic of a Harvard Business School case that examined his famous career and the keys to his effective brand of leadership, visited Harvard this fall to engage with HBS students in the classroom. Categories: Business, National & World Affairs
The ongoing allure of Tolkien
In a question-and-answer session, Stephen Mitchell, Harvard professor of Scandinavian and folklore, explores the lasting appeal and the inspirations behind author J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale “The Hobbit.” Director Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the book for the big screen opens in the United States mid-December. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
In a question-and-answer session, Stephen Mitchell, Harvard professor of Scandinavian and folklore, explores the lasting appeal and the inspirations behind author J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale “The Hobbit.” Director Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the book for the big screen opens in the United States mid-December. Categories: Arts & Culture, Literature & Poetry
A class open to the world
Michael Sandel’s discussion of ‘Justice’ connects Harvard students with those in four other nations Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Michael Sandel’s discussion of ‘Justice’ connects Harvard students with those in four other nations Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Note taking in a clickable age
A recent Radcliffe symposium explored the history and future of note taking. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
A recent Radcliffe symposium explored the history and future of note taking. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
A Q&A on economic outlook
A discussion with Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff on the nation’s prospects for a stronger fiscal future. Categories: Economics, National & World Affairs
A discussion with Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff on the nation’s prospects for a stronger fiscal future. Categories: Economics, National & World Affairs
Truth, values, in a reviving America
With a bitter national election fading in the rearview mirror, Harvard scholars look ahead and strike an optimistic chord, suggesting the nation can meet the many serious challenges facing it. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
With a bitter national election fading in the rearview mirror, Harvard scholars look ahead and strike an optimistic chord, suggesting the nation can meet the many serious challenges facing it. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
Ways of seeing
Harvard scientist Margaret Livingstone uses works of art to explore the workings of the brain. Categories: Engineering & Technology, HarvardScience
Harvard scientist Margaret Livingstone uses works of art to explore the workings of the brain. Categories: Engineering & Technology, HarvardScience
Tipping science on its head
Scientist and Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman argued for a new approach to teaching science to college students, introducing it earlier in the learning process. Categories: Engineering & Technology, HarvardScience
Scientist and Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman argued for a new approach to teaching science to college students, introducing it earlier in the learning process. Categories: Engineering & Technology, HarvardScience
Memories and beginnings
Members of the Harvard community gathered Sunday to salute the University’s war dead for Veterans Day, an event accompanied by the official institution service for Jonathan Walton, the Memorial Church’s new Pusey Minister and Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
Members of the Harvard community gathered Sunday to salute the University’s war dead for Veterans Day, an event accompanied by the official institution service for Jonathan Walton, the Memorial Church’s new Pusey Minister and Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. Categories: Campus & Community, On Campus
When jazz was king
Three local jazz figures came to Harvard to explore their passion for the music and its future as a singular American art form. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
Three local jazz figures came to Harvard to explore their passion for the music and its future as a singular American art form. Categories: Arts & Culture, Music
The art of the possible
Artist Kerry James Marshall’s massive woodcut print, on view at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, challenges the artistic status quo. Categories: Art & Photography, Arts & Culture
Artist Kerry James Marshall’s massive woodcut print, on view at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, challenges the artistic status quo. Categories: Art & Photography, Arts & Culture
A wider mission for Ed Portal
The Harvard Allston Education Portal celebrated its fifth year of programming and an expansion of its facility and its mission with a community event that featured performances by Harvard students and a lecture by faculty member Michael Sandel. Categories: Campus & Community, In the Community
The Harvard Allston Education Portal celebrated its fifth year of programming and an expansion of its facility and its mission with a community event that featured performances by Harvard students and a lecture by faculty member Michael Sandel. Categories: Campus & Community, In the Community
Found in translation
French historian Roger Chartier, whose work examines the history of books, publishing, and reading, explored the creation of literary archives and the appearance in the 1750s of authorial manuscripts during a talk at Radcliffe. "Take Note” will “consider the past and future of note taking on Nov. 1 and 2. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
French historian Roger Chartier, whose work examines the history of books, publishing, and reading, explored the creation of literary archives and the appearance in the 1750s of authorial manuscripts during a talk at Radcliffe. "Take Note” will “consider the past and future of note taking on Nov. 1 and 2. Categories: Arts & Culture, History, Language & Culture
America at a crossroads
Offering both a historic and contemporary perspective on the current election, several Harvard faculty members reflected on how themes from America’s past are playing out on the national stage. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
Offering both a historic and contemporary perspective on the current election, several Harvard faculty members reflected on how themes from America’s past are playing out on the national stage. Categories: Government & Politics, National & World Affairs
In on the act
More than 30 collaborators, including four Harvard undergrads, take the stage in the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) production of “The Lily’s Revenge,” at Oberon through Oct. 28. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance
More than 30 collaborators, including four Harvard undergrads, take the stage in the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) production of “The Lily’s Revenge,” at Oberon through Oct. 28. Categories: Arts & Culture, Theater, Film & Dance