New FAS dean begins term Aug. 1 Hopi Hoekstra, a pathbreaking scholar of the life sciences in the interdisciplinary field of evolutionary genetics, begins her tenure as Edgerley Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences today. Read more on the Harvard Gazette…Continue Reading Hopi Hoekstra takes office
Greetings from Cambridge
Greetings from Cambridge!
In any other year, I would be holed up in my office with my lab notebooks, just back from field work, planning out projects and drafting research manuscripts with those precious blocks of time I can only seem to find in summer. Instead, I’m unpacking boxes in University Hall, and planning for the year ahead as the next dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences….Continue Reading Greetings from Cambridge
Harvard united in resolve in face of Supreme Court’s admissions ruling
Leaders emphasize “abiding values” behind mission to educate creative thinkers, deepen human knowledge, and promote progress. Read more on the Harvard Gazette…Continue Reading Harvard united in resolve in face of Supreme Court’s admissions ruling
A message from President-elect Claudine Gay
Dear Members of the Harvard Community, A few hours ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision in our admissions case—a decision that carries weight not only for Harvard as an institution, but for many of us as individuals. Today is a hard day, and if you are feeling the gravity of that, I want you to…Continue Reading A message from President-elect Claudine Gay
A ‘formidable’ choice
Colleagues express confidence, elation in selection of Hopi Hoekstra as next dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Read more on the Harvard Gazette…Continue Reading A ‘formidable’ choice
Hopi Hoekstra named next FAS dean
Hopi Hoekstra, an eminent life scientist who has served on the Harvard faculty since 2007, will become the next Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard President-elect Claudine Gay announced today. Read more on the Harvard Gazette…Continue Reading Hopi Hoekstra named next FAS dean
Academic Communities Update
During the 2022 fall term, Dean Robin Kelsey visited all 21 Departments and Programs in the Division to discuss the strategic planning efforts and gather faculty input directly….Continue Reading Academic Communities Update
Summer Reading Roundup 2023
To celebrate the end of the academic year, the FAS Reporter invited FAS faculty, researchers, and staff to submit book titles they wrote and published during the past year for the inaugural Summer Reading Roundup. From thought-provoking research and captivating narratives to critical analysis and profound reflections, the Summer Reading Roundup collected a broad range…Continue Reading Summer Reading Roundup 2023