From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization
Harvard’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) has played a pivotal role in turning university research into real-world impact, helping launch 96 startups and generating nearly $500 million in commercialization revenue over the past five years. Acting as a “one-stop shop” for researchers, OTD offers support with intellectual property licensing, investor outreach, and business development. From biomedical innovations to energy technologies, the office provides crucial infrastructure and funding access — including accelerators and corporate partnerships — to bridge the gap from lab to startup, fulfilling Harvard’s mission to apply knowledge for societal benefit.
从实验室到初创企业：哈佛大学技术开发办公室为研究商业化铺平道路
哈佛大学技术发展办公室（OTD）在将大学研究成果转化为实际成果方面发挥了关键作用，在过去五年中帮助创建了96家企业，并创造了近5亿美元的商业化收入。作为研究人员从生物医学创新到能源技术的“一站式服务中心”，该办公室提供关键设施的基础和资金渠道——包括加速器和企业合作伙伴——以契合从实验室到企业的巨大差距，履行哈佛大学将知识回报社会的使命。
Harvard Sends International Students’ Info to DHS, Does Not Specify What Records Were Shared
Harvard shared information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to an April 16 demand for international students’ disciplinary records, including data related to protest participation and criminal activity, though the extent of compliance remains unclear. Executive Vice President Meredith L. Weenick stated the disclosure was made to fulfill legal obligations under Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, while reaffirming Harvard’s commitment to remaining in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The DHS had threatened to revoke Harvard’s SEVP certification, prompting campus backlash and calls to sue DHS, though Harvard’s ongoing federal lawsuit over $2.2 billion in funding cuts does not name DHS as a defendant.
哈佛大学向国土安全部发送国际学生信息，但未说明共享了哪些记录
4月16日，美国国土安全部（DHS）要求提供国际学生的纪律记录，其中包括与抗议活动相关和犯罪活动的数据。为此响应要求，哈佛大学与美国国土安全部分享了信息，但抗议抗议。执行副总裁梅雷迪斯L.威尼克表示，此次披露是为了履行《联邦法规》第8条的法律义务，同时哈佛大学将继续规定留在学生和交流访问者项目中(SEVP)中。国土安全部曾威胁要撤销哈佛大学的SEVP认证，这引发了校园的强烈反对并起诉国土安全部的呼声，尽管哈佛大学提出了约22亿美元资金的联邦诉讼，恳请国土安全部提出被告。
House Republicans Threaten Subpoena After Harvard Misses Deadline To Submit Documents in Antitrust Probe
House Republicans are preparing to subpoena Harvard after the University allegedly missed an April 22 deadline to provide documents for an antitrust investigation into Ivy League tuition collusion, though Harvard claims it was granted an extension until the week of May 19. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), is probing potential anti-competitive financial aid practices following the 2022 expiration of a legal exemption. This is part of a broader campaign targeting Harvard, including threats to revoke its tax-exempt status and federal funding.
哈佛大学未能按时提交反垄断调查文件，众议院共和党人威胁发出传票
声明，哈佛大学未按时（4月22日）提交针对常春藤校学费串通的反垄断调查文件，拟致人正准备向哈佛大学已发出传票。未过，获悉哈佛大学准许至5月1日9日，当俄亥俄州委员会签名公众乔丹雅各领导公开调查2022年引发存在财政危机后，哈佛大学可能反垄断。行为是针对哈佛大学更广泛行动的一部分，其中威胁、取消其赔偿和援助项目。
More Than 80 Faculty Pledge 10 Percent of Pay To Support Harvard’s Fight Against Trump
More than 80 Harvard faculty have pledged to donate 10% of their salaries for up to a year, collectively over $2 million, to support the University’s stand against the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze and demands threatening academic freedom. The pledge, detailed in a letter to President Alan Garber, reflects faculty solidarity amid a $3.2 billion funding threat, with donations aimed at backing affected students, staff, and academic programs. Professors acknowledged the contributions are symbolic but crucial in defending constitutional rights and resisting what one called a “Stalinist” government overreach.
哈佛大学超过80名教职员工承诺捐出10%的薪水，支持对抗特朗普的斗争
超过80名哈佛大学教职员工承诺捐出一年最多10%的工资，总计200万美元，以支持反对特朗普紧急资金冻结和威胁学术自由教的要求。哈佛大学致信校长艾伦·加伯的信中详细说明，反映了教职员工在32亿美元资金威胁下的团结一致，表示旨在支持超过80亿美元的学生、教职和学术。教授们承认，这些表现具有象征意义，但为了维护宪法权利和反对所谓的“斯大林”政府越权至关重要。
Columns: Stop Recognizing Student Organizations
In this column, Allison P. Farrell argues that Harvard should abolish official student organization recognition, asserting it often serves as a tool to suppress dissent rather than uphold community standards. Citing recent disciplinary actions against groups like the Palestine Solidarity Committee and AFRO, Farrell calls for a system that allows students to freely organize and use campus spaces without bureaucratic gatekeeping. She emphasizes that individual accountability, not blanket sanctions, should be the standard, especially as recognition requirements disproportionately hinder activist groups responding to emerging issues.
专栏：停止承认学生组织
在本专栏中，艾莉森·P·法雷尔（Allison P. Farrell）认为哈佛大学制度废除了官方学生组织的认可，并声称该制度经常被用来阻止抗议维护社区标准的工具。法雷尔诉诸最近针对基金会团结委员会的强烈压力，个人机械制刀切的制裁应成为标准，尤其是在认可的情况下要求活动支持对抗群体突发的问题。
Columns: Is Going to Class Still Worth It?
In her column, Sandhya Kumar questions whether attending class at Harvard is still worthwhile, highlighting how students increasingly weigh opportunity costs against the steep tuition value per hour (~$117.81). While recognizing faculty effort, she argues that disengagement stems not from apathy, but from lectures lacking interactive or practical value. To improve attendance, Kumar calls for more discussion-based and collaborative learning, especially in STEM and seminars, rather than enforcing mandatory attendance policies that fail to inspire true academic curiosity.
专栏：上课还值得吗？
桑迪亚·库马尔（Sandhya）库马尔）在她的专栏中质疑哈佛上课是否仍然值得，并强调学生越来越多地在机会成本与取消学费（约117.81美元）之间进行权衡。虽然她认可教师们的努力，但认为，学库马尔的学习兴趣并非来自冷漠为了提高出勤率，库马尔呼吁更多地基于讨论和协作的学习，尤其是在STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）和研讨会方面，而不是强制执行那些能够激发真正学术兴趣心的强制出勤政策。
Sedentary work may contribute to insomnia
A new study in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology finds that sedentary work significantly increases the risk of insomnia, with symptoms like difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and daytime fatigue persisting over a 10-year period. Researchers tracked nearly 1,300 individuals and found that sedentary workers were 37% more likely to develop poor sleep patterns than those with active jobs. The study suggests that job design can lead to long-term sleep disruptions, but incorporating physical activity during the workday may help prevent or reduce these chronic issues.
久坐工作可能导致失眠
《职业健康心理学杂志》的一项新研究发现，久坐不动的工作会显着增加失眠的风险，症状包括入睡困难、间歇性起床以及日间疲劳，这些症状会持续10年以上。研究人员追踪了近1300人，发现久坐不动的员工在从事积极工作的员工出现不良睡眠习惯的可能性高出37%。该研究表明，其工作设计可能会导致长期睡眠，但在工作期间进行体育锻炼可能有助于预防或减少这些慢性问题。
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