Terry Murphy

Cambridge

Managing Editor at Harvard Gazette

Managing editor of the Harvard University Gazette. Graduate of the University of Georgia.

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12 alumni elected to Harvard leadership boards — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

Six alumni have been newly elected as members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers, with another six joining the board of directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). The new Overseers will assume their roles on May 30, while the HAA directors will begin their terms on July 1. Five of the new Overseers were elected for six-year terms. The sixth, Anjali Sud, will serve the remaining two years of the unexpired term of Mark Carney. Mark A.
Excerpt from ‘The Ideological Brain’ by Leor Zmigrod — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

Excerpted from “The Ideological Brain: The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking” by Leor Zmigrod, Visiting Research Fellow ’19From fascism and communism to eco-activism and spiritual evangelism, ideological groups offer absolute and utopian answers to societal troubles, strict rules for behavior, and an ingroup mentality through dedicated practices and symbols. These features exist across the spectrum of ideological persuasions.
Incoming HAA president ready to listen — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

In his role as a business school admissions officer, William Makris, Ed.M. ’00, was guided by a simple principle when interviewing candidates: listen for opportunity. “What qualities does each person bring with them?” Makris said.
David Deming named Harvard College dean — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

5 min read David Deming — Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School, professor of education and economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and faculty dean of Kirkland House — was named Danoff Dean of Harvard College Tuesday. He begins in his new role July 1.
Memorial Minute for Gloria Ferrari Pinney, 82 — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 6, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Gloria Ferrari Pinney was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
Memorial Minute for Charles Dacre Parsons, 91 — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 6, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Charles Dacre Parsons was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
Memorial Minute for Walter Jacob Kaiser, 84 — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 6, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Walter Jacob Kaiser was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty. Walter Jacob Kaiser, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of English Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, led a life of vibrant culture, knowledge, and accomplishment.
New vice president, secretary of the University named to lead Office of the Governing Boards — Harvard Gazette

1 month ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

4 min read Suzanne Glassburn has been appointed vice president and secretary of the University, President Alan Garber announced Thursday. “A deeply experienced and widely respected senior university administrator, Suzanne is an individual of exceptional demeanor, diplomacy, and intellect,” Garber said.
Four awarded Harvard Medal for exceptional service — Harvard Gazette

2 months ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

7 min read A collection of stories covering Harvard University’s 374th Commencement. The Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has announced that Kathy Delaney-Smith, Paul J. Finnegan ’75, M.B.A. ’82, Carolyn Hughes ’54, and David Johnston ’63 will receive the 2025 Harvard Medal.
‘Our Harvard’ brings students together to tackle tough issues — Harvard Gazette

2 months ago | news.harvard.edu | Terry Murphy

5 min read First they met for coffee. This month they came together for a full meal. Spurred by the Gaza conflict, Nim Ravid ’25, an economics concentrator from Israel, wanted to find new ways to connect students across the College. Last summer, he co-founded “Our Harvard” with five of his peers, and one of their first efforts was pairing students for coffee chats meant to encourage conversations across differences.