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Berkman Klein Center Hosts ‘Future of the Internet’ Summit, Obama Cancels Due to ‘Covid-like Symptoms’
Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society hosted panel discussions on the problems affecting social media and potential solutions during a “Future of the Internet” summit at Harvard Business School on Wednesday.
Former West Wing Staffers Talk White House Experiences, ‘Coolest Obama Moments’
The panelists urged audience members not to lose faith in politics and encouraged them to vote.
Obama Portraits Ask: Where Are You Coming From? And Where Do You Want to Go?
In one word, the Obama portraits are: cool.
Former Obama Officials Talk National Security
Four former Obama administration national security officials criticized the Trump administration’s foreign policy at the Institute of Politics Monday night.
Souza, Former White House Photographer, Reflects on Obama Administration
Pete Souza, the official photographer of the the Reagan and Obama administrations, discussed his new book and shared some of the iconic images of his time at the White House at the Institute of Politics Wednesday.
Ray Mabus on Foreign Policy
Raymond E. Mabus, former Secretary of the Navy, talks about the future of U.S. foreign policy Tuesday night in the Kirkland Senior Common Room. Mabus is an IOP Visiting Fellow.
Obama Publishes Piece in Law Review
The Harvard Law Review published an article by President Barack Obama on criminal justice reform on Thursday—the first time a sitting president has published an article in the Law Review.
The Highest Court in the Building
The Law School’s Hemenway Gymnasium has been graced by law school legends ranging from Barack Obama to Ted Cruz.
Meeting at the White House
Jeremy C. Stein, pictured here in a previous meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009, is a current professor in the Economics Department. Stein was an advisor in the U.S. Treasury Department after the 2008 financial crisis.
Economist Stein Brings Crisis Experience to the Classroom
Though he occasionally steals away to shape the nation's economic policy, Jeremy Stein always returns to his office at the Littauer Center for Economics, equipped with a whole new palette of experiences to recolor his curriculum.
Harvard Lands Fourth in Economist’s First College Rankings
Peter F. Lake ’81, a professor at Stetson University College of Law who specializes in higher education law, said he was unsure how this new system would hold “in a crowded field of metrics.”
Earnest Defends Contentious White House-Press Relationship
Earnest highlighted the tension present in his role as press secretary, saying that he welcomes conflict between the administration and the press, calling it “part of what makes for a healthy democracy.”
Wendy Sherman, Chief Negotiator, Talks Iran Deal
The former State Department official, who served as the lead American negotiator of the nuclear deal between Iran and a group of six countries led by the U.S., spoke candidly about the historic diplomatic effort.
Government Will Make FAFSA Available in October Next Year
Applicants to colleges and universities will be able to apply for federal financial aid starting Oct. 1 next year.
Department of Education Releases Finalized College 'Scorecard'
The final version of the scorecard departs from previous plans, which called for explicit ranking of colleges against one another.
Obama Visits Boston and Announces Executive Order
Among supporters and labor officials in Boston, Obama announced his new executive order and criticized Republican economic policies.
Obama Comes to Boston
President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac after arriving in Boston on Monday.
Obama Nominates Murray, Former SEAS Dean, to Energy Dept.
Before assuming her role in the administration, former School of Engineering and Applied Sciences dean Cherry Murray must secure a confirmation from the Senate.
Study Proposes Excise Tax on Harvard’s Endowment
If implemented, the tax would generate approximately $5 billion of revenue, according to the study published this month by the Nexus Research and Policy Center.
Obama Unveils 'Student Aid Bill of Rights'
President Barack Obama announced several new initiatives to make higher education more affordable and to help students repay debts on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Will Likely Uphold Affordable Care Act, Law Profs Say
For his part, University Professor Laurence H. Tribe ’62 predicted a 6-3 decision in favor of upholding the healthcare law.