Campus & Community
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An Olympics first
First-year fencer makes history as member of all-Harvard squad in Paris
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University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
Investments and realignment of resources creates greater access for Harvard community members
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Brian Lee to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
‘Champion of Harvard and our mission’ will depart at end of calendar year
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Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
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How an artist discovered a shining star
Exhibit on MBTA Red Line honors work of woman astronomer whose work paved path for modern astrophysics but remained hidden in her lifetime
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Jennifer O’Connor appointed vice president and general counsel
Distinguished legal practitioner, whose career includes public service at White House and with federal agencies, to join Harvard on July 29
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Swing time in Allston
Harvard opens community facility in Allston featuring mini-golf course and cages for practicing baseball, golf swings.
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To market, to market
Harvard reopens its seasonal farmers’ markets with a bounty of fresh produce and local, handmade products.
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Panel ponders digital divide
University administrators gather to explore the issues surrounding the expansion of digital scholarship.
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A park by the river
Cambridge and Harvard officials dedicate Riverside Community Park, the city’s newest open space, and the result of years of cooperative effort.
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50 receive Dean’s Distinction awards
Fifty FAS staff members and managers receive first Dean’s Distinction awards, in recognition for strong contributions during difficult times.
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ACLS awards fellowships to Harvard bunch
Harvard faculty members and doctoral candidates are among those awarded fellowships and grants by the American Council of Learned Societies.
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National Humanities Center names fellows for 2010-11
The National Humanities Center (NHC) recently named Harvard’s Suzannah Clark, Gardner Cowles Associate Professor of Music, and James Engell, Gurney Professor of English Literature and professor of comparative literature, among the 2010-11 class of 36 distinguished scholars.
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Mind/Brain/Behavior awards seniors
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Standing Committee on Mind/Brain/Behavior recognized seniors in a ceremony held at the Harvard Faculty Club on May 26.
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Scientists hit on universal theory of bubbles
James Bird, a graduate student at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, finds that bubbles just don’t disappear.
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Three winners of the Howard T. Fisher Prize announced
One undergraduate and two graduate students will receive the Howard T. Fisher Prize in Geographical Information Science.
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McLean staff recognized by the APA
The American Psychiatric Association honored McLean Hospital affiliates Paul J. Barreira and Martin P. Kafka on May 24 for their significant career accomplishments.
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Students selected for Ash summer fellowships and internships
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the Harvard Kennedy School recently announced the students selected for Summer Fellowships in Innovation, research internships in Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as independent student research projects.
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Reading and study strategies course open for registration
The Bureau of Study Counsel’s 14-day reading course is now open for registration.
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Nieman Foundation for Journalism announces fellows for 2011
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has selected 25 journalists from the United States and abroad to join the 73rd class of Nieman Fellows. The group includes journalists who work in print, radio, television, photography, and online.
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Cambridge Health Alliance’s David Bor receives Art of Healing Award
David Bor, Charles S. Davidson Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), was recently honored with the third annual Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Art of Healing Award.
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Details, details
Amidst the bustle of daily activities at Harvard, still lives of stone, bronze, iron, and glass surround us. Artistic and architectural details on campus boast a dizzying array of fine craftsmanship — both ornamental and functional — ranging across centuries. With the quiet calm of the attentive photographer, teacups, tomes, and the steadfast hands of a tuxedoed artist come into focus.
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All-USA College Academic winners defy expectations
Harvard social studies major and ROTC member Christopher Higgins, 22, stumbled onto his passion in 2007 while interning at New Hope, an orphanage in Uganda
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Harvard University: Year in Pictures 2009-2010
In her Commencement remarks, President Drew Faust celebrated the year’s achievements, which included expanded public service, blossoming arts programs, broadened community outreach, and myriad academic accomplishments. Here, she discusses the year that was, with, as backdrop, a photo diary of life at Harvard, which bookends students arriving with pillows and graduating with hugs.
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Harvard extends benefits in advance of health reform deadline
Harvard University is extending medical and dental benefits to eligible employees’ dependents who otherwise would become ineligible for continued coverage. This extension began June 1.
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Child weight loss reduces diabetes risk
Researchers at Harvard University find that overweight girls who lose weight before adulthood reduced their risk of diabetes.
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Wanted: Big thinkers
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem accepts this year’s Radcliffe Institute Medal, bringing with her a sense of history, humor, and hope.
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Harvard Grads Choose Public Service Over Big Bucks
It’s college graduation season in the United States. Even in today’s weak economy, students from prestigious Ivy League universities like Harvard have an extra advantage on the road to financial…
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Color, Commencement-style
Harvard’s Commencement Day, May 27, included myriad sights, sounds, and experiences beyond the main stage. Here are some samples.
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Looking back: 2009-10
As Commencement closes another chapter of Harvard’s centuries-long story, here is a backward look at the year that was.
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Plain language, complex meanings
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter said the simple interpretation of the U.S. Constitution is rarely so easy. He spoke during Afternoon Exercises on Commencement Day at Harvard.
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Commencement: A day in pictures
Anticipation gave way to celebration today in Harvard Yard as more than 7,000 students graduated during Commencement Day ceremonies. Here is the day captured in a photo journal.
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South Asia Initiative offers grants for summer
Since its inception in 2003, the South Asia Initiative (SAI) has raised the profile of South Asian studies at Harvard and internationally; generated interdisciplinary research; sent faculty and students to…
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Morning glories
Pomp and circumstance abound as Harvard celebrates its 359th Commencement.
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Text of Justice David Souter’s speech
Harvard Commencement remarks, as delivered by Justice David H. Souter, May 27, 2010.
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Korea Institute offers undergraduates Korean study opportunities
The Korea Institute at Harvard University promotes the study of Korea and brings together faculty, students, distinguished scholars, and visitors to create a leading Korean Studies community at Harvard.