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The Inside Story Of The Harvard Dissertation That Became Too Racist For Heritage

2013-05-22T19:43:45Z

The idea that some racial groups are, on average, smarter than others is without a doubt among the most discussed (and debunked) “taboos” in Ameri...

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Luka Orešković: Beyond the Eurocrisis: Is More Democratic Governance the Solution for Europe?

2013-05-22T05:48:43Z

If invested with popular legitimacy, Europe's success will depend on balancing it with long-term focused meritocratic governance and avoiding capture by short-term and particular special interests. A middle Way between West and East is indeed necessary.

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A Growing Movement On College Campuses

2013-05-22T14:42:59Z

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Student activists at more than 200 colleges are trying a new tactic in hopes of slowing the pace of climate change: They are a...

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Pearl Korn: While Washington Scandals Distract, David and Goliath Tales Inspire Across the Country

2013-05-21T19:02:12Z

On the other end of the political spectrum from all of the foolishness in D.C. is a groundswell of terrific, on-the-ground activism and organizing work taking place across the country in just about every state, with tangible results.

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Dan Solin: Learning From the (Not So Sad) Saga of Jeffrey Vinik

2013-05-14T18:53:27Z

Vinik earned enormous fees. He purchased the ultimate big boy toy, a professional hockey team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. He also is a minority investor in the Boston Red Sox. Clearly, Vinik was back on his game. Or was he?

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John Murray: Can Conservatives Win Over Millennials?

2013-05-13T12:04:40Z

Conservatives will find that millennials, often identified as a dependable source of support for President Obama and the left, can become a large part of the conservative movement.

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Andrew J. Lederer: Let Us Now Damn Religious Men

2013-05-10T11:44:02Z

It seems increasingly clear that at the core of our modern politics, which is to say, of an American politics mired in and thwarted by twisted fantasies and lies, is the religiousness of many of its practitioners. Problem is, religious people will believe anything.

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J. Mijin Cha: This Passes for a Harvard Dissertation?

2013-05-10T11:33:57Z

For an institution like Harvard to say that there is merit to an idea that has already been discredited, like the idea that IQ is based on race ethnic origin, doesn't advance academic work. It legitimizes racism and discriminatory practices.

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Psy Cracks Jokes At Harvard

2013-05-09T22:16:18Z

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — South Korean rapper PSY was welcomed to Harvard University on Thursday night by hundreds of screaming and shouting students a...

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Niall Ferguson's Big Step Back Over 'Homophobic' Comments

2013-05-09T11:44:47Z

Editor's note: The following editorial was written by Harvard professor and economist Niall Ferguson and was originally published in the Harvard Crims...

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Want To Have Sex In The Harvard Library? School Newspaper Gives Advice On How To Find A Partner

2013-05-08T12:47:01Z

There must be something in the water fountains at Harvard University’s Widener Library, because the campus spot seems to make students want to have ...

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Tavis Smiley: Meet Harvard Law Phenom Cortlan Wickliff

2013-05-08T12:20:32Z

Cortlan is about to make history as one of only two Black men to finish Harvard Law School at just 22 years of age. In this clip from Tavis Smiley on PBS, the phenom talks to me about demystifying Harvard Law for Black youth.

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David Boone: Learning To Fly

2013-05-06T17:49:46Z

I developed my cape through engineering, but it is important to remember to help kids find their passions because at just the right height and elevation level, they too will fly.

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Eric Sheninger: Personalizing Learning Is the Key to Engagement and Achievement

2013-05-02T18:50:50Z

NMHS seniors enrolled in one of the "Academies @ NMHS," a program of concentrated studies in three well-defined, career-focused areas directly connected to university majors and workforce need: the Academy of Arts & Letters, the STEM Academy and the Academy for Global Leadership.

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Richard Attias: An African Ivy League

2013-05-02T19:28:05Z

As African economies boom and businesses are created, one of the big questions this growth raises is that of third-level education: how can Africa develop a knowledge infrastructure to rival that of the west, a sort of Harvard University in Africa?

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John Friedman: When -- and How -- Did Business Become the Enemy?

2013-04-26T10:52:28Z

Is this just rationalization for not advancing people (or shipping jobs overseas), a justification to avoid feeling guilty about not passing the reigns to a generation champing at the bit for their turn to be in charge, or something more?

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Elizabeth Nicholas: City on a Hill: An Expat Reflects on the Boston Marathon Bombings

2013-04-25T14:59:34Z

Boston sends its graduates off steeped in a history of tenacious optimism particularly helpful in countering potentially dispiriting facts.

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Troubled Primate Lab To Close

2013-04-24T13:22:49Z

By Meredith Wadman

Citing cash concerns, Harvard Medical School announced on Tuesday that it will close the New England Primate Research Center (NE...

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Jane Wolfe: Today, Everyone Feels Like a Bostonian

2013-04-19T17:04:08Z

As I sit in my Cambridge condo in the midst of Harvard Square, I find myself reflecting upon the reactions of my fellow students. Harvard has an extreme abundance of intellect, but I would not consider it to have an abundance of emotion. But this week, I saw emotion.

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Carl L. Miller: Harvard Is a Ghost Town

2013-04-19T14:24:31Z

Right now, Harvard is a ghost town. As far as we know the campus is safe, but we're listening to the officers and staying inside. There's a lot of hugging going on right now and a lot of prayer. People are realizing there are more important things in life, like the relationships that we build.

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Jeffrey Walker: A Trend That Could Change Everything, Collaborations Across Generations -- And What It Means for Causes, Nonprofits and Social Enterprises

2013-04-19T11:18:54Z

Today's B-school students and recent graduates are eager to connect with experienced business people and work collaboratively on the big social issues of the day, from poverty and health care to education and the environment. These collaborations can be extraordinarily powerful.

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Bad Incentives: Hospitals Get Paid More Than Double When Surgery Causes Complications

2013-04-16T16:01:00Z

Patients who suffer complications after surgery are lucrative for hospitals, which get paid more when they treat infections and other problems, accord...

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SWUG Life: The View From Harvard

2013-04-15T11:46:07Z

This article is presented in partnership with The Harvard Crimson

In this special edition of "Listen Up!"—Flyby's weekly advice column, written b...

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Tyga To Perform At Harvard Show Despite Opposition

2013-04-12T22:54:35Z

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Tyga (TY'-guh) is set to perform at Harvard University despite opposition from critics who've signed a petition seeking to ke...

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Robert E. Johnson: If We Cannot Teach, You Can Keep Your Online Revolution

2013-04-12T17:54:27Z

Yes, colleges must explore the power of online learning, but it is not enough to build Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) and declare victory.

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