An Overview of the Mental Health Crisis with COVID-19 in India

July 31, 2021

Nationwide lockdown in India was implemented by the Government of India on March 24, 2020 as a response to COVID-19. This isolation not only meant closing workplaces, educational institutions, cafes, shopping malls, and transportation agencies, but also causing rampant change to social lifestyle. There are points to consider such as being apart from loved-ones, financial problems, lack of access to technologies and quality education, frustrations regarding health issues, and the...

Senior Professor Simon Ville to take up Australian Studies Chair at Harvard University

July 30, 2021

From the University of Wollongong Australia:

Renowned scholar to bring historical focus to economic landscape between Australia and United States

The prestigious position of the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Chair in Australian Studies has, for the first time, been awarded by...

Fall 2021 start-of-term advising

July 30, 2021

We’re happy to talk with you! Please join us at one of our drop-in office hours during registration and the start of classes. Advising hours will all be online August 17-27 to ensure access for all students. We are happy to arrange in-person meetings for interested students. Online advising hours take place via Zoom. For in-person advising, visit the Gen Ed office on the fourth floor...

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NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for FY 2021-2025

July 30, 2021

NIH announced that the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2025 is now available. This updated plan articulates NIH’s highest priorities over the next 5 years, outlining our vision for the future direction, capacity, and stewardship of biomedical and behavioral research.

The plan is organized around a framework of three key objectives...

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Notice of New NIA Policy Change

July 30, 2021

National Institute on Aging (NIA) issued Notice NOT-AG-21-029 to notify the community of a new policy change. The change outlines a new policy and procedures for the reporting of human subjects enrollment data using the new Clinical Research Operations and Management System (CROMS). The new policy applies to all NIA grants, contracts, and cooperative...

Join the Gen Ed committee!

July 30, 2021

The Standing Committee on General Education values student input and is looking to invite an undergraduate to join the committee for the 2021-22 academic year. Responsible for the intellectual and pedagogical oversight of the Program in General Education, the committee ordinarily meets every other Wednesday, 9-10:15am during term time.

The Gen Ed committee is especially interested in applications from students interested in the arts and humanities.

Interested and available?...

How colleges are responding to the CDC's new mask guidelines

July 29, 2021

While some schools are adding mask mandates, others are ignoring the guidance or have their hands tied by state policies.

Over two-thirds of bachelor's-granting colleges won't require SAT, ACT for fall 2022

July 29, 2021

It's the second straight year a group advocating for test-optional admissions policies tracked similarly high levels.

Op-Ed: Covid-19 provides important lessons about global cooperation in public health

July 29, 2021

By Wafaie Fawzi, Tan Kun and Alex Taylor

The Covid-19 pandemic was a stark reminder of the role that global public health has for all aspects of our lives and livelihood. More so, it revealed important lessons about global cooperation in public health that must not be forgotten.

Wafaie Fawzi is the Interim Oppenheimer faculty director, Harvard University Center for African Studies; Tang Kun is an associate professor, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University; Alex Taylor is the executive director, Harvard University Center for...

Harvard Administrative eNews for July 2021

July 29, 2021

The latest Harvard Administrative eNews was released on July 15, 2021. Some of the articles contain details about how Harvard administrative systems and processes are changing in response to COVID-19 and the current remote work environment. As this is an evolving situation, please refer to the departmental websites listed in the articles for the latest updates.

Renowned scholar to bring historical focus to economic landscape between Australia and United States

The Covid-19 pandemic was a stark reminder of the role that global public health has for all aspects of our lives and livelihood. More so, it revealed important lessons about global cooperation in public health that must not be forgotten.

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