Tag: ” Drew Faust

  • Nation & World

    Optimism on U.N. climate talks

    Panelists at the Kennedy School on Monday expressed optimism about the U.N. climate conference set to begin in Paris on Nov. 30, calling U.S. participation on the heels of domestic climate-related moves a “game-changer.”

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    Exploring paths to college

    To bring that dream of opportunity to Boston, Harvard undergrads, local educators, and parents from Allston, Brighton, and Cambridge gathered at the Harvard Ed Portal on Oct. 29 to explore paths to college.

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    A call to build on differences

    Promoting a global society that celebrates both its common humanity and its differences is the antidote to the world’s deepening divisions, the Aga Khan — the worldwide spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims — said in a visit to Harvard Thursday.

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    In praise of John Hope Franklin

    Speaking at Duke University, Harvard President Drew Faust praised scholar John Hope Franklin, citing his dedication to helping create the field of African-American history, and to reminding the nation of its troubled past and present.

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    For HUD, much done, more to do

    During a conference in Atlanta, Harvard President Drew Faust, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and others discussed half a century of efforts to battle inequality in housing.

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    Experts share ideas on the future university

    A conference on future universities suggested that building them successfully will require meeting campus needs, online connections, and community concerns.

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    Wanted: Climate change solutions

    Harvard will again fund grants of up to $150,000 for promising ideas to combat climate change.

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    Harvard creates Global Institute

    A multidisciplinary project to investigate climate change, energy security, and sustainable development in China has received the first $3.75 million grant from the new Harvard Global Institute.

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    Education as a tool against inequality

    Harvard President Drew Faust tells U.S. mayors’ panel that addressing inequality nationally begins with investing in education.

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    New arts concentration gets warm welcome

    New concentration brings excitement by merging three disciplines and capitalizing on Harvard’s vast creative resources.

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    New vice provost for international affairs

    Harvard has appointed Mark C. Elliott, Mark Schwartz Professor of Chinese and Inner Asian History and current director of the John King Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, as vice provost for international affairs.

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    A panoply of achievement

    Seven African-American leaders receive Du Bois Medals from the Hutchins Center.

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    Troubling findings on sexual assault

    In tandem with the release of findings from a national survey of college students about sexual assault, Harvard’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault made the University’s data public Monday, including results that paint a troubling picture of sexual misconduct on campus. President Drew Faust called the survey results “deeply disturbing” and said…

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    Q&A with Harvard President Drew Faust

    Harvard President Drew Faust sat down with The Gazette recently to discuss the University landscape for the coming academic year, including Harvard’s priorities for 2015-16 as well as some of the challenges ahead.

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    Remembering James Rothenberg

    Harvard President Drew Faust and William F. Lee, senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation, invite the community on Sept. 26 to celebrate the life of the late James F. Rothenberg ’68, M.B.A. ’70.

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    Bringing global health home

    The world is smaller than ever when it comes to infectious disease, a fact that means people have more at stake than ever before in each other’s health, speakers said at a symposium marking the fifth anniversary of the Harvard Global Health Institute.

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    A gift for public service

    New Mindich programs will support Harvard College students’ efforts to help others through public service.

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    Faust seeks even greater inclusion

    During the first Morning Prayers session of the academic year, President Drew Faust told her listeners that while the University celebrates the differences within its community and student body as “an integral part of everyone’s education,” Harvard needs to ensure that all in the community feel that they belong.

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    Into the unknown

    President Faust and other University leaders urged students toward a spirit of discovery in the convocation ceremony for the Class of 2019.

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    First, you move in

    Harvard’s freshmen arrived on campus Tuesday, and started settling in to college life, and new routines.

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    James Rothenberg dies at 69

    James F. Rothenberg, a member of the Harvard Corporation since 2004 and the University’s treasurer from 2004 to 2014, died unexpectedly Tuesday. He was 69.

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    A new dean debuts

    Douglas W. Elmendorf, former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, was introduced on Thursday as the new dean of the Harvard Kennedy School.

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    They get the job done

    Sixty-four people who selflessly keep the University running are this year’s Harvard Heroes, for demonstrating unwavering excellence within their departments and Schools.

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    Big boost for SEAS

    The Harvard community celebrates John A. Paulson’s $400 million gift to boost the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the University’s largest donation ever.

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    Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Following a morning panel with legal scholars on the major trends and precedents of the U.S. Supreme Court, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg received the annual Radcliffe Medal.

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    No time to rest, Patrick says

    Commencement speaker Deval Patrick, the former governor of Massachusetts, called on graduates to follow talk with action on the most urgent problems of the day.

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    Sea of Crimson, canopy of green

    The sights and sounds of Harvard’s joyful 364th Commencement in the Yard.

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    Graduating to a life in service

    Four Harvard seniors received their military assignments on Wednesday before family and friends during the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commissioning ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre.

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    Courage is rooted in knowledge, Faust tells seniors

    Harvard president bids Class of ’15 farewell at Baccalaureate, telling members they should resist the call to be ruled by fear, even though it floods society.

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    A movie as a mirror

    Three young Harvard alumni explain the genesis and the process of their making the hit film “Whiplash.”

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