Harvard Crimson Dance Team: An INCREDIBLE day dancing at @chacedanceco !!!
Who wins in a hackathon? Professor Andy Wu suggests in this type of competition, there are more ways to win than one.
How is student mental health changing? How can colleges and universities best support students under stress?
This week the Future Trends Forum is delighted to host Harvard University's Doris Iarovici, MD, Psychiatrist at Harvard University Health Services, and author of the new book Coping on Campus: Mental Health and the University Student (Johns Hopkins University Press).
Ben Little is an accomplished professor, practitioner, and researcher with a strong passion for innovation. He brings a wealth of experience in product strategy and corporate innovation to the Innovation and Strategy program he teaches at Harvard Professional & Executive Development.
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability presents Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President of the United States, White House National Climate Advisor, and head of the White House Climate Policy Office, on the United States’ new 2035 target under the Paris agreement, and the trends, proof points, and progress that the administration feels make it achievable. In this video Zaidi reflects on U.S. climate policy and why U.S. leadership on the world’s response to the climate challenge remains essential. The discussion ia moderated by Erin Douglas, climate reporter for The Boston Globe, who brings her career of experience covering climate adaptation, coasts, disaster response and recovery, and nature-based solutions.
12 Harvard Affiliates Named Schwarzman Scholars
By Alexander W. Anoma and Samantha D. Wu
Twelve Harvard students were named Schwarzman Scholars, tying a record for the university’s largest cohort since the program's 2015 founding. This prestigious scholarship funds a one-year master’s in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship. The 2025-26 class was selected from nearly 5,000 applicants, including students with diverse interests in global issues like AI, women’s rights, and rural development. Scholars are drawn by China’s growing global influence and the program’s emphasis on cultural immersion and Mandarin coursework, offering a unique lens into China’s geopolitical impact.
Stephanie Lin ’24-’25, one of 12 selected Schwarzman Scholars from Harvard, is concentrating in Applied Mathematics/Economics and an Eliot House resident.
Harvard's 30 under 30 2024
31 alums and 3 students from across the university made the Forbes U.S. “30 Under 30” list this year for AI, sports, healthcare, media, and more. Additional alumni have been awarded spots on international lists. Some of them are quite well-known to us:
Steve Li AB '23, SM '24, Richard Liu, Leonard Tang AB '23, SM '24
Harvard Overseer Mark Carney Launches Bid To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
Mark Carney ’87, a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body, former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, aiming to succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. Carney, 59, emphasizes his extensive financial expertise and positions himself as an outsider focused on revitalizing Canada's economy. His main competitor for the Liberal leadership is expected to be former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. The new leader will be chosen on March 9, with the Liberal minority government potentially facing a parliamentary challenge leading to an election favoring the Conservatives by the end of March.
Harvard Overseer Candidates’ 2025 Priorities
Harvard Magazine shared unedited responses from eight Harvard Board of Overseers candidates, addressing key University challenges, opportunities, and their qualifications for the role. Overseers play a critical part in maintaining academic excellence and guiding Harvard's future. Candidates discussed their visions on issues such as governance, innovation, and institutional resilience. Nominated by the Harvard Alumni Association, these candidates aim to fill five anticipated vacancies. Balloting runs from April 1 to May 14, with updates expected if petition candidates join the race before the January 30 deadline.
Lanhee J. Chen ’99, A.M. ’04, J.D. ’07, Ph.D. ’09, a four-time Harvard graduate, is a candidate for Harvard's Board of Overseers, emphasizing the need for civil discourse and financial accessibility in higher education. Chen highlights challenges such as rising costs, societal divisions, and technological shifts but sees opportunities in fostering open dialogue and enhancing financial aid policies. Drawing from his experience in academia, public service, and corporate leadership, he advocates for strategic oversight, not daily management, by the Board. Chen seeks to contribute to Harvard's progress amidst societal divisions, building on his extensive personal and professional ties to the University.
Bottom row, left to right: Valerie Montgomery Rice, Michael Rosenblatt, Anjali Sud
ABC World University Rankings
ABC World University Ranking 2025 provides the Top 1000 universities in the world based on the universities with rating of Class B or above, and the rankings was obtained through classification, segmentation and quantitative comparison. Harvard University is ranked number 1, rated AA1, and received a score of 100.
Is small thinking the new American way?
The study by Edward Glaeser and colleagues examines how NIMBY-driven land-use policies have stifled innovation and productivity in the U.S. construction sector, exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Housing construction productivity soared from 1935 to 1970 but declined sharply after, coinciding with increased local regulations. Large-scale projects like Levittown, which once drove economies of scale, are now rare, replaced by smaller, bespoke developments due to zoning and approval constraints. Innovation has also lagged, with construction patents declining since the 1970s. The researchers link these trends to rising housing costs and intergenerational wealth disparities, urging reform to foster efficiency and affordability.
Is the law playing catch-up with AI?
The Harvard Law School's 2024 Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Law Conference addressed the rapid advancements in AI and their far-reaching implications for intellectual property (IP) law. Panelists discussed how AI's decentralized development and unprecedented pace challenge legal systems globally, affecting patents, copyrights, trademarks, and beyond. Key themes included AI's potential to generate 90% of future IP, ethical regulation, and the necessity for international collaboration. The conference highlighted the dual need to harness AI's benefits while mitigating risks like inequality and cross-jurisdictional regulatory challenges. Attendees left with deeper insights into this transformative intersection.
Lessons learned: To fight misinformation, focus on emotions
A recent study published in Science reveals that combating misinformation requires addressing emotions, especially outrage, which drives sharing regardless of accuracy. Analyzing data from millions of Facebook links and Twitter tweets, researchers found that misinformation sources elicited more outrage, leading to higher sharing rates. Experiments confirmed that high-outrage headlines, whether true or false, were more likely to be shared. Crucially, outrage didn't impair users' ability to judge accuracy. Effective strategies to counter misinformation must go beyond fact-checking, focusing instead on understanding and mitigating the emotional forces fueling its spread.
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