Category: Announcements

College students enrolled in TDM 166H: “TV Writers Room” experience an immersive introduction to the collaborative processes that define professional television writing. Guided by playwright and screenwriter Phillip Howze, students workshop pilot ideas, exchange weekly writing assignments, and engage in discussions that highlight the creative and technical demands of the writers room. The course underscores…Continue Reading Writing like it’s a ‘game of telephone’

First-year students in David Armitage’s first-year seminar, “Declarations of Independence: The Political Philosophy of the American Revolution,” examine the Declaration of Independence through its historical context, global influences, and early printings. Working with original materials at Houghton Library and the Museum of the American Revolution, they trace the document’s intellectual foundations and its evolving significance….Continue Reading First-years spend semester delving into 1770s texts

Fifteen first-years are taking Genuinely Hard Problems, a new seminar developed by FAS Dean of Science Jeff Lichtman. The course challenges students to explore unanswered questions, such as the origins of life, the evolution of complex organisms, and the mechanisms of aging and mental illness, without relying on existing assumptions or easy solutions….Continue Reading First-Year Seminar Tackles Science’s Toughest Questions

Catherine Dulac, Noah Feldman, Claudia Goldin, and Cumrun Vafa were recognized with appointments as University Professors, the highest distinction a faculty member can receive at the University. The title was created in 1935 to honor individuals whose groundbreaking work crosses the boundaries of multiple disciplines, allowing them to pursue research at any of Harvard’s Schools….Continue Reading Harvard appoints four University Professors

On Monday, October 27, The Office of Undergraduate Education released an update to the Report on Grading, following a review of grading trends and surveys of representative students and faculty. The report describes the current state of grading and workload at Harvard, shows the problems with current practices, and suggests changes the faculty might make…Continue Reading OUE releases new Report on Grading and Workload

Seven outstanding educators have been honored with the Anya Bernstein Bassett Award for Excellence in Teaching, which recognizes non-ladder faculty for innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching. This year’s recipients, representing a range of disciplines, were praised for their thoughtful, student-centered approaches that inspire deep and lasting learning. Recipients are:…Continue Reading Seven recognized with Anya Bernstein Bassett Award 

Jason D. Buenrostro and Tara K. Menon have been awarded the Roslyn Abramson Award for their outstanding undergraduate teaching at Harvard. Buenrostro, a professor of stem cell biology, emphasizes hands-on genomic research in his classes, while Menon, an English professor, encourages critical thinking and open dialogue through literature. Both educators are recognized for fostering inclusive,…Continue Reading Two faculty members receive Roslyn Abramson Award

Several Harvard seniors, including Sophia Scott, Jana Amin, Gavin Lindsey, and Anthony Miguel, were among the first cohort to graduate with a Certificate in Civic Engagement, which requires courses on social issues, a 300-hour practicum, and a capstone retreat. Through experiences like teaching at Suffolk County Jail, mentoring high schoolers, and taking classes on oral…Continue Reading 67 grads recognized for Civic Engagement

Since the release of the Report on Grading in Fall 2023, a Grading Implementation Committee has worked with groups across the FAS to begin to reduce external pressures on grading and support transparency in giving feedback to students: Learn more on the Grading Report webpage…Continue Reading Grading at the FAS

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE), the FAS Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning inaugurated the Anya Bernstein Bassett Award for Excellence in Teaching, bestowing the new teaching award on non-ladder faculty last week at the Barker Center. The award is named in honor of Anya Bernstein Bassett, longtime director of undergraduate studies in Social Studies,…Continue Reading OUE bestows new teaching award on 11 faculty members