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Julia A. Karabolli
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AAAS Professor Marcyliena Morgan Remembered for Dedication to Truth, Hip-Hop Scholarship
A professor of African and African American Studies, Morgan was known for pioneering the study of hip-hop as an intellectual endeavor. She died in September due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75.
Harvard Hires New Faculty in Jewish Studies
Harvard is on track to add three tenured professors to its ranks in Jewish Studies to address a series of retirements and faculty vacancies that threatened the program’s future.
HDS Theologian Francis Schüssler Fiorenza Remembered for Intellect, Dedication to Social Justice
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a leading Roman Catholic theologian who taught at Harvard for nearly four decades, died in July at the age of 84.
Shabbat 1000 Draws More Than 1,000 Harvard Affiliates for Celebration
Shabbat 1000, Harvard’s largest annual Jewish celebration, brought over 1,000 affiliates together with Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 on Friday to observe Shabbat.
Memorial Church Reduces Programming Amid University Budget Cuts
Memorial Church will limit its student programs and public events as a result of University-wide budget cuts, according to Memorial Church Pusey Minister Matthew Ichihashi Potts.
HBS Grad Expands Suit to Include Harvard Vice President, Former HUPD Chief
Harvard Business School graduate Yoav Segev amended his Title VI lawsuit against the University to include Harvard Executive Vice President Meredith L. Weenick ’90 and former Harvard police chief Victor A. Clay as defendants.
A Divinity School Program Became a Political Liability. In One Semester, Harvard Took It Apart.
When the Religion and Public Life program was swept up in raging debates over the Israel-Palestine conflict on campus, Harvard replaced its leader, pushed out its staff, and promised an overhaul.
Harvard Chabad Seeks Zoning Amendments as Expansion Plans Move Forward
Harvard Chabad appeared before the Cambridge City Council on Tuesday as a part of an ongoing effort to advance zoning changes — supporting its plans for the expansion of its building on Banks Street.
Harvard, Kestenbaum Agree to Confidential Settlement in Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard and lawyers representing Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum in his Title VI lawsuit against the University reached a settlement on Thursday, ending Kestenbaum’s 16-month legal fight against Harvard.
Jewish Harvard Students Sign Open Letter Opposing Trump’s Funding Threats
More than 100 Jewish students signed an open letter condemning the Trump administration’s threat earlier this month to review approximately $9 billion in federal funding to Harvard.