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Alexis J. Ross
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A School for Government?
The Kennedy School aims to actively advance the "public interest." But after graduation, many alums turn to the private sector.
Muslim at Harvard in the Age of Trump
After the election, Muslim students at Harvard are grappling with their place in the country and on campus.
Medical School Takes Steps to Clarify Mental Health Policies
A survey of Medical School students found that one in five students screened positive for depression, and only one in five of those students reported that they had been treated.
Sociology Professor Among Several Harvard Affiliates to Win Pulitzer Prize
Sociology professor Matthew S. Desmond was one of several Harvard affiliates to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize, taking top honors in the “general nonfiction” category.
Harvard Affiliates Slated to Speak at Boston March for Science
Five Harvard affiliates are slated to speak at a “March for Science” in Boston Common on April 22.
Students Lament Loss of 'Harvard Time'
“I think seven minutes is a good window of time. So I don’t really see a reason to mess with the system,” Allison S. Chang ’19 said.
Economics Department Looks to Hire Faculty, Increase Department's Diversity
The Economics department has been working with Psychology professor Mahzarin R. Banaji to recruit female faculty and faculty of color.
Med School Professors Worried About Federal Budget
As Congress begins formulating a new budget, some professors and researchers at Harvard Medical School are concerned about potential cuts in federal funding.
Gov Department to Lose a Second Female Professor
The Government department will lose its second female professor in a single year—a trend department administrators hope to combat with future hires.
Med School Diversity Task Force Will Formulate Recommendations
A task force at Harvard Medical School will meet over the next few months to formulate recommendations about how to make the school more inclusive.