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Long-Time EPS Professor Richard O’Connell Dies at 73
Colleagues and students recall the positive impact that Earth and Planetary Sciences professor Richard O’Connell has left on his field and acquaintances.
BioVisions Initiative Highlights Importance of Life Sciences Visualizations
BioVisions, an initiative supported by Harvard and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, works to make digital visualization a more common tool in studying the life sciences.
New Energy and Environment Secondary Attracts Students from Diverse Fields
In its inaugural semester, Harvard’s new Energy and Environment secondary field has drawn 20 students from concentrations across the life sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering.
Med School To Launch $750 Million Campaign
Harvard Medical School is halfway toward its goal of raising $750 million in its piece of the ongoing University-wide capital campaign, the school announced Thursday afternoon.
UNICEF Dinner Lauds New Joint Public Health Program
Barrie Landry was honored at the UNICEF Children’s Champion Award Dinner with the Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award.
Turkish Billionaire Donates $24M for Public Health
The gift follows a $350 million donation to HSPH by Hong Kongese billionaire and alumnus Gerald L. Chan, which was unveiled earlier this month.
Longwood Campus Evacuated Due to Nitrogen Leak
Students, faculty, and workers were forced to evacuate three building on Harvard’s Longwood campus after officials reported a nitrogen leak in a research facility at 655 Huntington Ave. at 7:10 a.m. Monday.
Recognizing Gift, Faust Speaks of ‘A Public Health Moment’
A series of speeches and videos accompanying the unveiling framed the gift, valued at $350 million, as the cornerstone of the 100-year-old school’s second century.
CDC Director To Speak at Public Health School Commencement
Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, who has served as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since May 2009, will headline the School of Public Health’s centennial Commencement exercises.
Dental School Aims To Raise $8 Million in Capital Campaign
Its campaign funds will be distributed across two priorities: financial assistance for student scholarships and fellowships and supporting for public oral health programs.