Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard researchers have now discovered another problematic fat-storage location in the body that's been largely overlooked.| New Atlas
Back in 2009, a New York Times article appeared with the headline, “After 44 days in the White House, Obama’s hair is grayer.” The article referred to a common trend of presidents’ hair turning dramatically gray during their terms in the Whitehouse.| New Atlas
Paul E. Peterson interviews Robert Henderson, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute| Education Next
Harvard Business School has topped Bloomberg’s “dream schools” list for a third straight year Harvard Business School may not top every MBA ranking — but when it comes to aspiration, it’s still in a ... The post ‘Because It’s Harvard’: HBS Is Still The Most Desired MBA appeared first on Poets&Quants.| Poets&Quants
In a letter published by the AAC&U on Tuesday, Stanford administrators were absent from a list of signatories who condemned the Trump administration’s actions toward U.S. higher education institutions.| The Stanford Daily
Professor of Medicine Alan Garber M.D. ‘83 will sport crimson rather than cardinal this fall as he takes on the role of provost at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.| The Stanford Daily
A federal judge on Wednesday invalidated the Trump administration’s freeze of billions in federal grants to Harvard University, marking a significant victory for the Ivy League institution in its protracted battle with the White House. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs restored more than .2 billion in research funding after determining the administration’s actions violated both…| insightintoacademia.com
The Trump administration on Monday took a dramatic step toward curtailing Harvard University’s access to federal funding, referring the institution to a program that could bar it from contracts and research grants across government agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced it had sent Harvard to the division…| insightintoacademia.com
What is it about major universities in the South that is drawing so many top students to enroll? They are much freer from the effects of toxic DEI and woke programs than their elite Ivy League counterparts. This shift is occurring because elite northeastern universities have invested significantly more in ideological extremism. ... Read more The post From Harvard Yard to Southern Charm: Students Flee in DEI Exodus first appeared on The American TFP.| The American TFP
by Rob Cuthbert SRHE News is published quarterly as one of the benefits of SRHE membership. The 40-page July 2025 issue included this summary of some recent developments in US HE. To join SRHE go to https://srhe.ac.uk/individual-membership-benefits/. Abolishing the Education … Continue reading →| SRHE Blog
When you achieve even the smallest of goals, your brain releases dopamine - the “motivation molecule.” The small achievement not only feels good but also primes your brain to want to do more. The post Why Small Wins Matter More Than You Think appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD.| David R Hamilton PHD
A massive study of more than 200,000 US adults has revealed that not all potatoes are created equal – because different forms will dramatically shift your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But there's some good news for spud-lovers, showing that it all comes down to preparation and that the often…| New Atlas
George Church A paper coauthored by geneticist George Church has been retracted following an internal review at a university where several coauthors are based. The article appeared in the Proceedin…| Retraction Watch
In a glimpse of what could become a future Black Mirror episode, scientists have hooked the circulatory systems of old mice to young mice, and found that it slows the aging process in the older animals and increases their lifespan by up to 10%.| New Atlas
Un reciente estudio de la Universidad de Harvard ha sacudido el panorama científico al sugerir que el orotato de litio, una sal de este mineral, podría ser| Gateway Hispanic
OPINION: “In fighting to uphold the law, we also must not lose sight that we are fighting for the human beings protected by it,” UC Berkeley Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky says.| San Francisco Chronicle
From his first song to his last, Lehrer’s dark humor heaped derision on all things precious.| Moment Magazine
Harvard plans to release its updated budget plan this week, but it gave staff a heads up that nearly $1 billion will be missing.| masslive
Medieval experts who found Magna Carta at Harvard discuss their discovery at The National Archives in London| The National Archives
Editor’s Note: The following is an article originally published on RealClear Education on July 02, 2025. With edits to match Minding the Campus’s style guidelines, it is crossposted here with permission. Harvard Government Department professors Ryan Enos and Steven Levitsky recently warned in the Harvard Crimson that if Harvard negotiates with the Trump administration to restore frozen federal research funding, […]| Minding The Campus
Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat has pros that outweigh the cons. Now, new research puts dark chocolate back on the table, quantifying its impact on type 2…| New Atlas
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious university, has long set the standard in higher education. For Jewish families, gaining admission has historically been both a symbol of merit and a source of communal pride. But Harvard has also long resisted their inclusion—first through admissions quotas in the early 20th century, and now, once again, […]| Minding The Campus
On May 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard University notifying it that it would no longer receive federal funding.| Verdaily
Editor’s Note: The following is an article originally published on The Harvard Salient on May 05, 2025. With edits to match Minding the Campus’s style guidelines, it is crossposted here with permission. The most important moment in my life occurred on November 21st, 2022, during my freshman year at Harvard, when I became a Christian. […]| Minding The Campus
The federal government wants some changes at Harvard. The most dangerous request is: Merit-based admissions reform. Harvard must adopt and implement merit-based admissions policies; cease all preferences based on race, color, or national origin in admissions throughout its undergraduate, graduate, and other programs; and demonstrate through structural and personnel action that these changes are durable. […]| Minding The Campus
The application for the 2024 cohort of the Raising School Leaders program, an initiative designed to develop stronger school leaders who will enhance the quality of education across Texas, is now open. The post Application open for 2024 Raising School Leaders Program appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
The Foundation will sponsor 50 educators from 35 district and charter schools across Texas to attend weeklong summer institutes at Harvard. The post 50 school leaders selected for Harvard Institute appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
The Foundation announced it will sponsor 85 educators from 54 district and charter schools across Texas to attend Harvard. The post 85 school leaders selected for Harvard appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Food For Free's 2024 Party Under The Harvest Moon raised $140,000 to support food security in Greater Boston and featured a community partner award for Harvard.| FoodForFree.org
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a new AI-powered tool to help brain surgeons combat cancer. CHARM rapidly evaluates tumorous tissue during surgery to help professionals make on-the-spot decisions about how to proceed.| New Atlas
Descubre el ejercicio avalado por la Universidad de Harvard que puedes practicar toda tu vida para mejorar tu salud mental y física| Esquire
Las predicciones sobre el fin del mundo han capturado la imaginación de generaciones enteras a lo largo de la historia. Sin embargo, en lugar de las fechas apocalípticas pasadas, los expertos de Harvard han establecido una fecha basada en el crecimiento acelerado de la población| Esquire
The Foundation will sponsor 30 educators from 28 district and charter schools across Texas to attend a weeklong summer institute at Harvard.| Charles Butt Foundation
Reading Time: 8 minutes If you are tired of hearing from the experts on the Coronavirus, then this may be the perfect 5-minute thoughtful distraction.| Christian Apologetics
Researchers at Harvard University determined that 100% of Millennials suffer from PTSD linked to exposure to the website rotten.com.| The Hard Times
Aumentar la masa muscular es un desafío, pero con las recomendaciones de Harvard, podrás lograrlo de manera más eficiente. Descubre las cinco claves para desarrollar músculos más fuertes y grandes en menos tiempo| Esquire
Conoce los ejercicios fundamentales para cuidar tus huesos, según la prestigiosa revista médica de Harvard. Descubre cómo el deporte puede fortalecer tu esqueleto y prevenir la fragilidad ósea, ofreciéndote una guía detallada para mejorar tu salud ósea y general| Esquire
These free online courses for college credit offer high-quality education from top universities and institutions around the world.| Free College Info
Un estudio realizado por un destacado doctor de la Universidad de Harvard ha puesto de manifiesto que bañarse todos los días podría no ser tan beneficioso como pensábamos. Te lo explicamos| Esquire
I spoke with Dr. Molly Colvin and Dr. Tannahill Glen about their new book, Altered Trajectories: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Children’s Education, Mental Health and Neurodevelopment, co-authored with Dr. Jennifer Linton Reesman. We discussed the educational impact of school closures, as well as the mental health impact on kids. A crucial topic as we … Continue reading The impact of pandemic-related school closures: A conversation with Molly Colvin & Tannahill Glen| Noncompliant – the podcast
I have spent the better part of a month pondering what to make of the House Education and Workforce Committee’s December 5 public flogging of the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvan…| After Class
Continuing the series on the history of mapping, Map Happenings publishes the 6th ‘Map Happening’ that rocked our world and delves into the advent of Computer Based Mapping. Read the fa…| Map Happenings
The activist who is now a leading education policy figure on the right actually matriculated at Harvard Extension School. There’s a difference.| The New Republic