Ayushi Roy, an adjunct lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School, believes Beyoncé’s music offers valuable insights into public policy. Her 2024 album, “Cowboy Carter,” emphasizes the neglected role of Black artists in country music, providing an unexpected framework for examining government policy effectiveness. In her course, “American Requiem: Beyoncé, Benefits and the Gap Between Promise and…
At 79, Rosie Rines is set to graduate from Harvard Extension School, fulfilling a long-held aspiration she once had for her mother and encouraged in her children. Her daughters will be there to witness her receive her degree later this month, marking a significant milestone after graduating from Roslindale High School in 1964 when college…
A recent study by Harvard researchers reveals that while early members of the Nazi Party were likely ideological zealots, subsequent joiners were mostly “ordinary men” influenced by propaganda and societal pressures. This research, involving the Economics Department and the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, utilized vision-language AI to digitize over 10 million membership cards of…
Research is increasingly pointing to the importance of nutrition in cancer treatment plans, according to early findings shared by a Tufts professor. Fang Fang Zhang, a specialist in cancer epidemiology and nutrition, highlighted that cancer patients often face higher nutritional needs due to the disease or treatment effects like fatigue and nausea, which can lead…
A survey conducted in 2025 by the Higher Education Policy Institute revealed that 92% of university students currently utilize AI tools in their studies, an increase from 66% the year before (Freeman 2025). For educators in online settings, the focus has shifted from whether to permit AI to how to design courses that promote in-depth…
Admitting “I don’t know” can feel like a shortcoming, yet it is often a wise choice. In the education field, there is an unspoken expectation for teachers to have extensive knowledge readily available. Facing a classroom of over 30 students, a teacher might find themselves at a loss for words when confronted with a difficult…
