All articles tagged with #harvard
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Inside Higher Ed
Bill Ackman, an alumnus and prominent critic of Harvard University, is financially supporting former Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino's lawsuit against the university, alleging wrongful misconduct accusations and defending her innocence amid her revoked tenure due to research misconduct allegations.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is funding a lawsuit by Francesca Gino, a former Harvard Business School professor, against Harvard after her termination due to research misconduct allegations.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Yahoo
Malcolm Gladwell advises students interested in STEM to avoid Harvard if they are unlikely to be in the top quarter of their class, as success in STEM is more about relative performance than the institution itself. He emphasizes that being at the top of your class boosts confidence and motivation, and suggests workplaces should focus on class rank rather than college prestige when hiring.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Axios
Cedric Lodge, a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager, was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling human body parts from donated cadavers in a nationwide scheme, involving transportation and sale of organs, skin, and brains, with his wife also receiving a prison sentence.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
The ousting of Dr. Mary Bassett from Harvard's Center for Health and Human Rights highlights a crisis in institutional integrity and the conditional nature of universalist claims in human rights, global health, and academia, especially in the context of Palestine. Her removal, driven by political pressures and the suppression of critical discourse on Israeli policies, exposes how these institutions often prioritize power and reputation over genuine commitment to universal principles. The article argues for the importance of defending and expanding universal rights, even when they are challenged by powerful interests, and criticizes Harvard's capitulation as a betrayal of its ideals.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Harvard Crimson
Students at Harvard School of Public Health protested the abrupt removal of FXB Center director Mary Bassett, demanding transparency and reinstatement, amid concerns over opaque decision-making and the center's future direction.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by ScienceDaily
A Harvard-supported study identified gut-derived metabolites that influence liver function and insulin sensitivity, offering potential new strategies for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes by understanding how gut microbiome interactions affect metabolic health.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Politico
Former economist and Harvard president Summers has been banned for life from the American Economic Association due to misconduct involving inappropriate communications and associations with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to his resignation from multiple advisory roles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A Harvard research team studying axolotls lost funding but was saved by a 6-year-old girl, Marianne Cullen, who raised about $1,000 to support their work on limb regeneration, highlighting the impact of individual contributions on scientific research.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Two college students, Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza, were arrested for setting off fireworks and a cherry bomb inside an empty Harvard Medical School building during Halloween weekend, causing no injuries or structural damage. They face federal charges of conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive, with their release ordered pending trial. The incident was captured on surveillance footage, and authorities emphasized the seriousness of such actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
An intentional explosion occurred on the fourth floor of Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building, damaging a small hallway section but causing no injuries or structural damage, as investigators search for two suspects.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
An explosion at Harvard Medical School appears to have been intentional, but no injuries occurred. Authorities encountered two unidentified individuals fleeing the scene, and a police investigation is ongoing. The Boston fire department confirmed the explosion was deliberate, and no additional devices were found.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Boston
An explosion at Harvard Medical School's Goldenson building appears to be intentional, with police releasing images of two suspects fleeing the scene; no injuries reported, and investigations are ongoing with multiple agencies involved.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WCVB
An intentional explosion occurred early Saturday morning at Harvard's medical campus, specifically in the Goldenson Building, with no injuries reported. Police saw two individuals fleeing the scene, and investigations are ongoing with the involvement of Harvard police, FBI, and other agencies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Harvard Medical School internist Susan Abookire advocates for a natural, meditative approach to health, encouraging visualization techniques to promote well-being, which she personally uses and recommends.