Campus & Community
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‘I haven’t really had a proper weekend in a long time’
Longtime supporter of grads Kathy Hanley caps 13-year quest with a Commencement of her own
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Party like it’s 2020
Class of ’24 gets a do-over on high school prom that pandemic took away
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Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture announces funding recipients
Three major events, including Psychedelics Bootcamp 2024, to be hosted over summer
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‘I was frustrated, infuriated, because women are just as capable’
Experiences in Uganda and U.S. fuel Ananda Birungi’s passion for empowering others, especially women and girls
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When the circus called, she took the leap
Extension School allowed trapeze artist Izzy Patrowicz to pursue big-top dreams alongside bachelor’s degree
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A closer look at new Title IX regulations
More of a ‘slide and a pivot’ than a rollback, Merhill says of rules set to take effect Aug. 1
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When it’s time to jump into the deep end
Amid pandemic with a load of seven classes, Michael Cheng decided he needed to teach himself to swim.
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In memoriam: Bernard Lown
Bernard Lown, a beloved Emeritus faculty member and mentor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, died on Feb. 16, 2021 at his home in Chestnut Hill, Mass. He was 99.
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Welcome to the new Harvard.edu
The new homepage is designed to be a streamlined entry to the University’s digital presence intended to ease navigation, provide information for students, families, affiliates, and visitors, and tell Harvard’s story.
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‘Black & Jewish Talk Series’ starts with ‘A Conversation’
The Center for Jewish Studies and the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research debut their “Black & Jewish Talk Series” with “A Conversation.”
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With revamped master’s program, School of Education faces fresh challenges
When the Harvard Graduate School of Education welcomes its Class of 2022, it will usher in a newly redesigned, and newly customizable program of study.
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Developer reveals plans for first phase of Allston project
Plans are underway for the initial phase of development of the Enterprise Research Campus, set to be located adjacent to the new Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and across the street from Harvard Business School.
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How creative communities thrive in Allston-Brighton
Harvard Ed Portal’s Winter Market helps artists in its Allston-Brighton neighborhood grow and thrive through pandemic’s ever-changing landscape.
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‘In mens sana, in corpore sano’ — even in fourth grade
College students helped read Lindsey Metcalf’s “No Voice Too Small” and talked about the importance of staying active, even when school is at home.
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Candidates for Harvard board positions announced
The slate of candidates has been announced for Harvard’s board elections this spring.
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Harvard issues report on sexual harassment
In an email to the Harvard community, President Larry Bacow announced publication of a report on sexual harassment at the University.
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What I miss most about campus since the pandemic…
Members of the Harvard community reflect on what they miss most about being on campus.
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Martin Stuart Feldstein, 79
At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on February 2, 2021, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Martin Stuart Feldstein, George F. Baker Professor of Economics, was placed upon the records. Professor Feldstein’s work led to new areas of inquiry and ways of carrying out research that countless economists followed.
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Martin L. Weitzman, 77
At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on February 2, 2021, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Martin L. Weitzman, Professor of Economics, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. A broad-ranging economic theorist, Professor Weitzman made many important research and policy contributions.
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On the road to a fossil fuel-free future
The University has invested in 100 percent electric buses, which hit the road this fall. The four buses will lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than 220,000 pounds annually.
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How does your garden grow?
Harvard Arboretum administration and staff discuss how they achieved record visitor numbers and what’s staying post-pandemic.
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Gates recognized for his scholarship in the humanities
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has named Henry Louis Gates Jr. the recipient of the Don M. Randel Award for Humanistic Studies.
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Working for change that’s both aspirational and real
As president of the Undergraduate Council, Noah Harris ’22 has set his agenda.
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New faculty: Sarah Dimick
Harvard Assistant Professor Sarah Dimick wants to expand the understanding of connections between literature and the environment.
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Winter wisdom
Photographers showcase decades of winter scenes on campus.
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So how to make the best of ‘senior spring’ in COVID times?
Returning members of Harvard College’s Class of 2021 detail their hopes and expectations for their final semester.
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Move-in day, without those hugs
Harvard’s campus opens up during move-in day.
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Advice to students: Enact your agency, build resilience
Sociology lecturer Manja Klemenčič offers advice to students as part of the “Focal Point” series: Take leadership roles and get out of your comfort zone.
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Harvard Housing establishes new rents for 2021-22
Harvard University Housing (HUH) manages approximately 3,000 apartments, offering a broad choice of locations, unit types, sizes, and amenities to meet the individual budgets and housing needs of eligible Harvard…
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How Harvard is handling COVID vaccinations
The Gazette spoke with Giang Nguyen, executive director of Harvard University Health Services, about how the University prepared for the arrival of vaccine, where we are now in the process of vaccinating the Harvard community, and why it’s so important for everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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For Artisan’s Asylum, moving day is coming
Artisan’s Asylum will move into Harvard-owned properties in Allston-Brighton this year.
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Big step forward for planned center to boost cell- and gene-therapy advances
A new cell manufacturing and innovation center, headed by a unique partnership between academia and industry, has taken a key step — signing a lease in Watertown for its new home — as it looks toward 2022 opening.
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Alumni committee nominates candidates for Overseers, HAA elected directors
From April 1-May 18, Harvard degree holders can vote for five anticipated vacancies on the Board of Overseers and for six openings among the HAA elected directors.
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Richard Cooper, cutting-edge economist, dies at 86
Richard Cooper, cutting-edge economist, has died at 86. The professor of international economics also held many senior roles in U.S. government.
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Ezra Vogel, leading expert on East Asia, dead at 90
Ezra F. Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences Emeritus, died Dec. 20 at Mount Auburn Hospital due to complications from surgery. He was 90. A remarkable contributor…
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Top Gazette stories of 2020
As 2020 comes to a close we look back at some of the Gazette’s most-read stories of the year.