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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David Deming named Harvard College dean — Harvard Gazette

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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 week 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 weeks 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

1 month 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.
Researchers ID genetic disorders that can be treated before birth — Harvard Gazette

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

A new study identifies nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated during pregnancy or in the first week of life, forming the basis for a “treatable fetal findings list” that could be offered to pregnant patients.
Richard P. Lifton to join Harvard Corporation — Harvard Gazette

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

Richard P. Lifton, a prominent leader in biomedical research and higher education, will join the Harvard Corporation this summer, the University announced Monday. A scientist and physician who is a pioneer in using genetics and genomics in understanding human disease, Lifton has served as the 11th president of The Rockefeller University since 2016 and also leads that institution’s Laboratory of Human Genetics and Genomics.
3 Harvard scientists awarded Breakthrough Prizes — Harvard Gazette

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

Three Harvard researchers were recognized with 2025 Breakthrough Prizes — the “Oscars of Science” — on Saturday. The prize, founded in 2013 by Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Anne Wojcicki, honors achievements in life sciences, fundamental physics, and mathematics. Six prizes were announced.