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Jazz artist Dena DeRose to be in residence at Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass.—Dena DeRose, “the most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn” (Joel Siegel, Washington City Paper), will be in residence at Harvard University Oct. 31–Nov. 5, 2016, sponsored by the Office for the Arts at Harvard’s Learning From Performers program and Harvard Jazz Bands (Yosvany Terry and Mark Olson, conductors). In addition to working…
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Women as catalysts for peace
Leymah Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her efforts that led to ending the Liberian civil war. On Oct. 6, she will come to Harvard Divinity School to discuss her experiences and insights into peacebuilding as part of the Religions and the Practice of Peace monthly public dinner Colloquium Series. Gbowee’s talk,…
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Life sciences lab to open in Allston in November
Boston—The Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab is the newest addition to the growing portfolio of innovation facilities on Western Avenue in Allston, joining the Harvard Innovation Lab (i-lab) which opened in 2011, and the Harvard Launch Lab, a start-up incubator which opened in 2014. Made possible by a gift from Judy (M.B.A. ’83) and Steve Pagliuca…
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‘Churning’ following the ACA hasn’t worsened, but remains a problem
About one in four low-income adults in three U.S. states have experienced changes in their health insurance coverage—known as “churning”—since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2014, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study suggests that, while the ACA has expanded health coverage to millions,…
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Many births in Africa taking place at low-quality health facilities
More than 40 percent of health facility births in five African countries are taking place in poor-quality facilities with crucial deficiencies in staffing, infrastructure, referral systems, and routine and emergency care practices, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Our findings suggest that the current strategy of ‘birth at…
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Study suggests antibodies may offer protection against tuberculosis
Antibodies are one of the body’s first lines of defense against infection, but their role in tuberculosis (TB) has gone largely unstudied. Now, by harnessing a unique technology for rapidly analyzing human antibodies, a team of researchers led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard…
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Maternal depression significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries
Mothers in low- and middle-income countries experience high rates of depression during pregnancy and following the birth of their babies, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They found that one in four women experienced antepartum (before birth) depression and one in five experienced postpartum depression—rates significantly…
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GSD’s Jesse Keenan leads R&D for new section of U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit gained a significant new capacity last week—a dedicated section on the built environment—and the Graduate School of Design’s Dr. Jesse M. Keenan is a central figure in its conception and development. Launched in November 2014, the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit (CRT) at climate.gov provides resources to help communities and businesses build resilience…
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Larry Wilmore to deliver Theodore H. White Lecture
The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, located at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), is pleased to announce that this year’s Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics will be delivered by comedian, producer and writer Larry Wilmore. The lecture will take place Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in the John F.…
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Help select Smith Campus Center furniture
Renovations are continuing on the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, and work is on schedule for a targeted completion date of fall 2018. The project is an important element of President Drew Faust’s common spaces vision — one that brings together students, faculty, and staff as a community in new and exciting…
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Universities and Slavery: Bound by History, March 3, 2017
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study today announced the conference program for “Universities and Slavery: Bound by History” on Friday, March 3, 2017. Slavery was intertwined with the founding and growth of Harvard. The relationship was neither accidental nor exceptional. This daylong conference explores the connections between universities and the institution of slavery—across the United States and…
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Join the Zumbathon Dance Party on the Plaza!
On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 100 people are expected to come together for a Zumbathon dance party under the tent on the Science Center Plaza. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., instructors will guide everyone through a fun mix of music and dance including salsa, merengue, reggaetón, and hip hop. Light refreshments will also…
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Translating research for action: Ideas and examples for informing digital policy
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society is pleased to release this series of papers, which aims to build a bridge between academic research and policymaking in the networked world by helping to identify opportunities in key areas related to digital technology and innovation. The series builds on the center’s commitment to exploring new ways…
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David Simon and Pam Grier among 2016 W.E.B. Du Bois Medalists
Pam Grier and Jessye Norman are among those who will be honored at the fourth annual Hutchins Center Honors. They, along with the 1966 Texas Western Miners Men’s Basketball Team, the first all-black starting lineup to win an NCAA national championship, and others will be honored with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal. The Hutchins Center…
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Askwith Essentials: Debating charters
On Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m., the Harvard Graduate School of Education hosts the first of its Askwith Debates. The conversation addresses the upcoming ballot proposal Question 2, which, if enacted, would allow the Massachusetts Board of Education to approve up to 12 new or expanded charter schools each year beginning in January 2017. Here’s…
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Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government announces Fall 2016 fellows
Among the senior fellows being welcomed this fall to the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government (M-RCBG) at the Harvard Kennedy School are a former Special Assistant to the President at the National Economic Council and the National Security Council, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury; a former Deputy Comptroller of the Currency with a career focused…
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Michael Phillips Moskowitz named Entrepreneurship Fellow at Shorenstein Center
The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, located at the Harvard Kennedy School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Phillips Moskowitz as the Center’s first Entrepreneurship Fellow. The newly established Entrepreneurship Fellow program will invite established technology entrepreneurs to provide guidance and mentorship to students, and to work with faculty on…
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Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowships in Ethics 2017-2018
Applications are invited from graduate students who are writing dissertations or are engaged in major research on topics in practical ethics, especially ethical issues in architecture, business, education, government, law, medicine, public health, public policy, and religion. The Center seeks applicants who have excelled in their fields of specialization, have demonstrated an interest in questions…
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New Initiative on Climate Engineering Awarded by Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs recently awarded $250,000 to fund a new Weatherhead Initiative on Climate Engineering. The Center funds the Initiative through its Weatherhead Initiative Research Cluster in International Affairs grant, which supports large-scale and groundbreaking research in the realm of international affairs. The initiative is led by Principal Investigator David Keith, Gordon…
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Pluralism Project celebrates silver anniversary
In the early 1990s, Harvard ‘s Diana Eck, professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies, together with her students, began to study and document the changing religious landscape of the United States. The inspiration for this groundbreaking work, and the first researchers, were Harvard students. “When I first met these new students — Muslims from…
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$10 million anonymous gift to Public Health School supports scholarships, leadership training
A $10 million gift to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from an anonymous donor was announced today to support financial aid for students in the School’s Nutrition and Occupational Health Sciences programs, and to provide significant program support for the School’s Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program. The anonymous donor, who has…
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Surgery at high-quality hospitals costs Medicare less than at low-quality hospitals
Patients who had major surgery at high-quality hospitals in the U.S. cost Medicare less than those who had surgery at low-quality hospitals according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The difference in Medicare spending was driven primarily by the cost of care in the weeks following surgery. The…
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Cesarean delivery may lead to increased risk of obesity among offspring
Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15 percent more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth—and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a large new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In addition, individuals born via cesarean delivery were 64 percent more likely to be…
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HILT announces fall Spark Grant awards
HILT awarded six Spark Grants of $5,000 – $15,000 this fall. Awardees will: Develop new methods for hands-on teaching. Matthew Hersch (FAS) will develop experiential learning opportunities for students in history of technology courses including in-class demonstration and simulation. Expand a pilot “writing oasis” program for graduate students. Nancy Khalil (FAS) will expand “Graduate Writing…
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Harvard Scores 19th on Sierra Club’s Annual Ranking of Greenest Colleges and Universities
Sierra Magazine, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, today released its tenth annual “Cool Schools” ranking of America’s greenest colleges and universities. Harvard was ranked 19th among the more than 200 schools that participated in Sierra’s extensive survey about sustainability practices on their campus. Using an updated, customized scoring system, Sierra’s researchers ranked each university based on its demonstrated…
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BPS Superintendent cameos in Anna Deavere Smith’s play
Through a collaboration with Harvard’s Public School Partnerships and the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), more than 150 Boston Public School (BPS) teachers and staff were invited to attend the Anna Deavere Smith’s groundbreaking performance of “Notes from the Field: Doing Time in Education,” on Friday, Aug. 26. The critically acclaimed play outlines the civil rights…
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Medical School professor to debut one-woman show at Mount Auburn Cemetery
When challenged by our own vulnerability, we are forced to define what we value and hold close. In “Regeneration,” a funny, honest and tender one-women show, Harvard Medical School part-time Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nancy Rappaport, M.D. explores how she cultivated strength and joy while journeying through breast cancer. In a surprising twist, she finds comfort in…
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Professor Jonathan L. Walton speaks out in support of 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
Invoking the memories of Emmett Till and Muhammad Ali, Professor Jonathan L. Walton, the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church, spoke out in support of San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Keapernick during Morning Prayers Thursday. Last Friday before the preseason game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers,…
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Julie Battilana to head new social enterprise program at HKS
Julie Battilana, a highly regarded scholar on leadership and social innovation, has been named the Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation and faculty chair of the New World Social Enterprise Fellows Program (NWSEFP) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). A native of France, Battilana earned her B.A. in sociology and economics, an M.A. in political…
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Harvard Global Health Institute awards three Burke Global Health Fellowships
Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) has announced three Burke Global Health Fellowships for 2016. The Fellowships, made possible by Harvard alumna Katherine States Burke, A.B. ’79, and her husband T. Robert Burke, support Harvard junior faculty members engaged in global health research and training in the early stages of their careers. The 2016 Burke Global…
