Harvard university latest news
Here are some of the latest news and updates from Harvard University:
Academics
- Harvard University has launched a new online platform, HarvardX, which offers free online courses and degree programs to students worldwide. (Source: Harvard Gazette)
- The Harvard Graduate School of Education has launched a new master's program in education policy, focused on addressing issues of equity and access in education. (Source: Harvard Ed)
- Harvard Business School has introduced a new curriculum for its MBA program, emphasizing skills such as data analysis and digital literacy. (Source: Harvard Business Review)
Research
- Harvard scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new type of solar panel that can convert sunlight into electricity with unprecedented efficiency. (Source: Science Daily)
- Researchers at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a new biomaterial that can repair damaged heart tissue. (Source: Harvard Gazette)
- Harvard's Center for the Environment has launched a new initiative to study the impact of climate change on global food systems. (Source: Harvard Environment)
Campus Life
- Harvard University has announced plans to build a new campus in Allston, Massachusetts, which will include a new science center and a state-of-the-art athletic facility. (Source: Boston Globe)
- The Harvard University Police Department has launched a new program to provide mental health support to students and staff. (Source: Harvard Crimson)
- Harvard's Office of the President has announced a new initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. (Source: Harvard Gazette)
Alumni and Faculty
- Harvard alumnus and Nobel laureate Dr. David Julius has been awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for his work on pain and temperature perception. (Source: Breakthrough Prize)
- Harvard faculty member and economist Dr. Lawrence Summers has been appointed as the new President of the World Bank. (Source: World Bank)
- Harvard alumnus and entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg has donated $10 million to the Harvard University Library to support digital scholarship and innovation. (Source: Harvard Gazette)
Other News
- Harvard University has been ranked as the number one university in the world by QS World University Rankings for the 10th consecutive year. (Source: QS World University Rankings)
- The Harvard University Museum of Natural History has launched a new exhibit on the natural history of the Amazon rainforest. (Source: Harvard Museum)
- Harvard's Harvard-Yale football rivalry has been named one of the greatest rivalries in college sports by ESPN. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from Harvard University.