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Former Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will join the Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability a...
02/21/2025

Former Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will join the Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability as a member of a newly formed external advisory board, the organization announced last week.

Iris J. Xue reports.

Former Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will join the Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability as a member of a newly formed external advisory board, the organization announced last week.

Last September, more than 250 Harvard students competed in the Computer Science 50 Puzzle Day. After hours of solving pu...
02/21/2025

Last September, more than 250 Harvard students competed in the Computer Science 50 Puzzle Day. After hours of solving puzzles, three teams emerged victorious — with more than $1,000 of Meta merchandise in hand.

Xinni (Sunshine) Chen and Danielle J. Im report.

Meta, which has sponsored the Puzzle Day for almost 15 years, is just one of the many tech companies that support courses at Harvard. Professors at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have repeatedly collaborated with companies — like Amazon, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft — to...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has ordered six gas companies — including Cambridge provider Eversource...
02/21/2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has ordered six gas companies — including Cambridge provider Eversource — to lower total gas bills by five percent, according to a letter sent to the companies.

Stephanie Dragoi and Thamini Vijeyasingam report.

The companies have until Feb. 24 to file their proposals for adjustments, which will take effect on March 1. The move will afford residents some respite, with lower bills expected for the “peak season” months of March and April.

Harvard Law School students have proposed a referendum urging the University to divest from companies involved in Israel...
02/21/2025

Harvard Law School students have proposed a referendum urging the University to divest from companies involved in Israel’s war in Gaza and accusing Israel of committing a genocide.

Caroline G. Hennigan and Bradford D. Kimball report.

Harvard Law School students have proposed a referendum urging the University to divest from companies involved in Israel’s war in Gaza and accusing Israel of committing a genocide.

A large pool of red liquid was found on the John W. Weeks Memorial Bridge on Thursday night, prompting a response from M...
02/21/2025

A large pool of red liquid was found on the John W. Weeks Memorial Bridge on Thursday night, prompting a response from Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Fire Department.

Laurel M. Shugart reports.

The liquid on Weeks Bridge, which did not appear to be blood, drew a response from Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Fire Department.

Throughout the month of February, Harvard College student groups are commemorating Black History month, coordinating eve...
02/20/2025

Throughout the month of February, Harvard College student groups are commemorating Black History month, coordinating events to understand Black history and celebrate Black culture.

Alexander W. Anoma and Chantel A. De Jesus report.

Throughout the month of February, Harvard College student groups are commemorating Black History month, coordinating events to understand Black history and celebrate Black culture.

The Museum of Comparative Zoology holds over 21 million specimens from its more than 150 year history, which could take ...
02/20/2025

The Museum of Comparative Zoology holds over 21 million specimens from its more than 150 year history, which could take lifetimes to catalogue manually, but researchers are considering the applications of artificial intelligence.

Ella F. Niederhelman reports.

The Museum of Comparative Zoology holds over 21 million specimens from its more than 150 year history, which could take lifetimes to catalogue manually, but researchers are considering the applications of artificial intelligence.

After Massachusetts joined thirteen states to sue the Department of Government Efficiency, Harvard Kennedy School profes...
02/20/2025

After Massachusetts joined thirteen states to sue the Department of Government Efficiency, Harvard Kennedy School professors are condemning the DOGE’s extensive use of executive power to cut federal spending.

Megan L. Blonigen and Frances Y. Yong report.

After Massachusetts joined thirteen states to sue the Department of Government Efficiency, Harvard Kennedy School professors are condemning the DOGE’s extensive use of executive power to cut federal spending.

International biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline is moving its vaccine and infectious disease research teams to Cambr...
02/20/2025

International biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline is moving its vaccine and infectious disease research teams to Cambridge, in a latest step to strengthen its presence in the Greater Boston area.

Stephanie Dragoi and Thamini Vijeyasingam report.

International biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline is moving its vaccine and infectious disease research teams to Cambridge, in a latest step to strengthen its presence in the Greater Boston area.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum abruptly closed indefinitely on Tuesday afternoon, following an exec...
02/20/2025

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum abruptly closed indefinitely on Tuesday afternoon, following an executive order that triggered a new round of federal layoffs. But the library reopened Wednesday morning — without reinstating fired workers.

Megan L. Blonigen and Frances Y. Yong report.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum abruptly closed indefinitely on Tuesday afternoon, following an executive order that triggered a new round of federal layoffs. But the library reopened Wednesday morning — without reinstating fired workers.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has failed to comply with a federal law to provide ne...
02/20/2025

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has failed to comply with a federal law to provide necessary support for students with disabilities, according to a U.S. Department of Education report released on Feb. 12.

Ayaan Ahmad and Claire A. Michal report.

A Department of Education report made public on Feb. 12 stated that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has failed to comply with a federal law to provide support for students with disabilities.

More than 300 researchers and educators rallied outside the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in downtown Boston on Wedne...
02/20/2025

More than 300 researchers and educators rallied outside the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in downtown Boston on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s attempted cuts to federal funding for research.

William C. Mao and Veronica H. Paulus report.

More than 300 researchers and educators rallied outside the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in downtown Boston on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s attempted cuts to federal funding for research.

Former Harvard President Claudine Gay moderated a talk with author and anthropologist Rich Benjamin on Wednesday in one ...
02/20/2025

Former Harvard President Claudine Gay moderated a talk with author and anthropologist Rich Benjamin on Wednesday in one of her first public events since resigning from Harvard’s top post last year.

Dhruv T. Patel and Grace E. Yoon report.

Former Harvard President Claudine Gay moderated a talk with author and anthropologist Rich Benjamin on Wednesday in one of her first public events since resigning from Harvard’s top post last year.

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts recently recognized Artifact Soapworks — a Cambridge-based, Black-owne...
02/20/2025

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts recently recognized Artifact Soapworks — a Cambridge-based, Black-owned business — as one of the most environmentally conscious small businesses in Massachusetts.

Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong report.

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts recently recognized a Cambridge Black-owned business as one of the most environmentally conscious small businesses in the state.

Christopher S. “Sandy” Jencks ’58, a former Harvard Kennedy School professor, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 8 from ...
02/20/2025

Christopher S. “Sandy” Jencks ’58, a former Harvard Kennedy School professor, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 8 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.

Elise A. Spenner reports.

Jencks, who moved from Northwestern University to Harvard Kennedy School in 1996, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 8 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.

Nobel laureate and Harvard Economics professor Claudia D. Goldin raised concerns about the Trump administration’s “misus...
02/19/2025

Nobel laureate and Harvard Economics professor Claudia D. Goldin raised concerns about the Trump administration’s “misuse” and removal of government data at a Tuesday IOP forum, warning of consequences for researchers and policymakers.

Elise A. Spenner reports.

Nobel laureate and Harvard Economics professor Claudia D. Goldin raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s “misuse” and removal of government data at an Institute of Politics forum Tuesday, warning of dire consequences for researchers and policymakers.

A faculty committee urged the FAS to assure professors that their opinions outside the classroom will not affect what co...
02/19/2025

A faculty committee urged the FAS to assure professors that their opinions outside the classroom will not affect what courses they can teach — and advised instructors to make sure students know they won’t be penalized for disagreeing.

William C. Mao and Veronica H. Paulus report.

A faculty committee urged the FAS to assure professors that their opinions outside the classroom will not affect what courses they can teach — and advised instructors to make sure students know they won’t be penalized for disagreeing.

As Harvard finalizes its Institutional Master Plan in Allston, residents and elected officials called on the University ...
02/19/2025

As Harvard finalizes its Institutional Master Plan in Allston, residents and elected officials called on the University to fulfill previous promises and increase contributions to the Boston neighborhood.

Angelina J. Parker and Emily T. Schwartz report.

As Harvard finalizes its Institutional Master Plan in Allston, residents and elected officials called on the University to fulfill its previous promises and increase contributions to the Boston neighborhood.

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