Boston Globe (July 9)
“For the first time since 1944, Harvard and Yale will not meet on the gridiron, ending a string of 136 consecutive editions of the storied rivalry game.” In what could be precedent setting, the Ivy League determined “that its schools will not be participating in the fall sports season as the country continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Tags: COVID-19, Fall sports, Gridiron, Harvard, Ivy League, Precedent, Rivalry, Storied, Yale
Financial Times (October 3)
“Not only does poor sleep dent productivity, it also causes impulsivity and poor decision-making, according to sleep researchers. Sleep deprivation has been indicated as a cause in 7.8 per cent of all the US Air Force’s Class A accidents, defined as costing $1m or more). Sleep-deprived US workers cost their employers $63bn in lost productivity, according to a 2011 Harvard Medical School study.”
Tags: Accidents, Decision-making, Employers, Harvard, Productivity, Researchers, Sleep deprivation, U.S., Workers
Washington Post (September 16)
Acknowledging he was tainted, Lawrence Summers withdrew from consideration for appointment as Federal Reserve chairman. Global markets surged as the dovish Janet Yellen now looks better positioned to win the influential post. “Shed no tears” for Larry. “Though brilliant, the Harvard economist has nonetheless ticked off too many people in his long and brash career, not only on policy grounds but also because of his famously caustic personality. Note to future careerists: Niceness counts.”
Tags: Career, Chairman, Economist, Federal Reserve, Global markets, Harvard, Janet Yellen, Lawrence Summers, Niceness, Personality, Policy
Boston Globe (September 28)
Harvard is still reeling from the recession. When its endowment plunged in value, the university doubled its debt load to fund operations. Harvard’s debt soared to $6 billion over the past 3 years. According to the Globe, “Harvard is maxed out on debt for the foreseeable future. In order for the university to keep its AAA bond rating, its usual way of financing buildings, borrowing from investors, is effectively off the table.” Projects, such as the $1.4 billion Allston science facility project, are now being halted as Harvard look for ways to cut costs.
