FAS CFO presents financial picture at Meeting of Faculty after ‘challenging’ year
Also on the November meeting’s agenda was proposing a new name for the Division of Continuing Education and celebrating newly tenured faculty.
Leadership
Hoekstra underscores diversity, financial aid as keys to academic vibrancy
At the annual Volunteer Assembly, the FAS Dean tied a recent rise in applications and the caliber of the class to changes in campus culture.
Back on home ice
After four years at the University of Michigan, former assistant coach Rob Rassey returns to Harvard as head coach of the men’s ice hockey team. Ahead of his first game on Thursday, he talked about his career journey, how he leads, and what he missed about Cambridge.
Hoekstra, Petrofsky outline new FAS administrative model at first faculty meeting of academic year
“We will keep working at it until we get it right,” the FAS dean said.
Pope Leo XIV presents scientific honor to astrochemist Karin Öberg
The astrochemist traveled to Vatican City to accept the award in a September 24 ceremony.
New FAS CFO named
Julie Joncas will begin her role in the FAS on August 24.
Leading chemist Jeffrey Long to join FAS faculty
The leading chemist, who studies porous materials for energy and sustainability, will serve as the inaugural Thomas C. Foley Professor of Energy and the Environment beginning January 1, 2027.
Naomi Weiss to lead Center for Hellenic Studies
Weiss, professor of the classics and an expert on ancient Greek culture plans, to prioritize the expansion of educational resources.
New FAS chief of human resources named
Nicole Breen has brought “boundless energy, wisdom, and care” to support the community.
Scenes of duty, devotion at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Family members traveled from near and far, showing their commitment to graduating cadets at Sanders Theatre
David Johnston named Dean of Science
Geobiologist praised as exemplary leader with “intellectual breadth, creativity, and collaborative approach”