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Phi Beta Kappa Elects Junior 24 from Harvard Class of 2026
Two dozen juniors at Harvard College were elected on Friday as the newest members of Alpha-Iota of Massachusetts, the Harvard chapter of PBK. The chapter annually selects 24 juniors for their outstanding scholarly achievement in both “depth of study and breadth of intellectual interest.”
3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up Harvard, Greater Boston
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of York, Maine on Monday morning. Tremors were felt as much as 100 miles away, including at Harvard. There were no immediate reports of injury.
‘A Loss for the Community’: Cambridge’s Dudley Cafe Shuts its Doors
Dudley Cafe’s Cambridge location has closed permanently, according to a sign on the building’s now-shuttered window.
Harvard Kennedy School ‘Greenplexity’ Tool Debuts at COP29
Harvard Kennedy School’s Growth Lab debuted an interactive online tool — dubbed “Greenplexity” — to help countries identify opportunities for green growth at the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday.
Safo-Mensa, Fernand Elected to Lead Phillips Brooks House Association
Nana K.B. Safo-Mensa ’26 was elected the next student president of the Harvard Phillips Brooks House Association, the organization announced Thursday.
Medicare Advantage Plans Receive Billions in Excess Funding for Veterans Health, Harvard Researchers Find
Medicare Advantage plans may receive as much as $1.3 billion in excess funding for veterans who receive nearly no care through Medicare, researchers reported in a Monday study.
Harvard Students for Harris Travels to Georgia, Maine to Campaign Ahead of Election
Dozens of students from Harvard for Harris spent the weekend campaigning in Georgia and Maine in the closing days of the 2024 presidential election.
HLS, HKS Professors Launch New Tool To Assess Local Public Opinion
Professors from Harvard and George Washington University launched a data visualization tool early last month to help legislators better assess local opinions on policies.