The Latest Breaking News from Harvard University

A look back at the 9 (!) teams Ryan Fitzpatrick played for in an unlikely 17-year NFL career

From seventh-round pick to 17-year NFL veteran.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2022

Key Facebook Force Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down

Meta's second most powerful executive Sheryl Sandberg made the shock announcement Wednesday she will leave after a 14-year tenure that included helping steer scandal-prone Facebook to advertising dominance. Sandberg, 52, has been one of the most influential women in Silicon Valley and her departure comes as the social media juggernaut…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022

Editorial: How Harvard could really help historically Black colleges

Giving back what isn’t yours is a fundamental way of righting a wrong. Admitting mistakes and making amends is another. These are not controversial statements. But when it comes to American history and the fraught question of who profited from slavery and what, if anything, should be done about it…

Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022

Saudi Economist Appointed Visiting Scholar at Stanford University

The prestigious Stanford University has recently announced appointing a Saudi economist and investment expert as a visiting scholar. Stanford Center for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness (SDGC) and Stanford Long Term Investing (SLTI) said they are pleased to welcome Dr. Khalid Alsweilem, PhD, as a Visiting Scholar to Stanford. His…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 28, 2022

New Zealand leader plans to discuss contested Indo-Pacific with Biden on Tuesday

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House next Tuesday, when she expects to discuss increasing competition in the Indo-Pacific, trade and the U.S. economic role in the region.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

New Zealand PM warns of disinformation during Harvard speech

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Harvard University gradates that the flood of disinformation spread and amplified on social media represents a threat to fragile democracies

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Researchers from IIT-Madras and Harvard University develop algorithm to combat poaching

CHENNAI: An algorithm that can help combat wildlife poaching by providing efficient patrolling using available limited resources has been developed by researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Harvard University.

The Times of India · May 25, 2022

Legally Blonde review – joyously camp revamp is in the pink

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonAn overhaul of the original’s gender politics, plenty of Gen-Z touchpoints and a big dollop of kitsch make this musical an irresistible cocktail

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Researchers from IIT-M, Harvard make model to prevent wildlife poaching

Machine learning helps to efficiently use limited resources

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

Review: 'Either Or,' by Elif Batuman

FICTION: In this sequel to "The Idiot," Selin returns for her sophomore year at Harvard.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022