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Biggest threat to America? Not terrorism but apathy, expert says

One of the biggest threats to American democracy right now isn’t nuclear war or terrorism, but the growing narcissism and nihilism of the public, says Tom Nichols. Nichols, an instructor at Harvard Extension School and the U.S.

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Preparing for Future Cyberattacks

In July, more than a dozen major cyberattacks were recorded globally by government and other high-level agencies, according to the Center for Strategic & International Studies. As the number of cyberattacks increased so did the demand for cybersecurity professionals. To…

Harry Pierre Associate Director of Communications, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
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8 Tips to Start Your Semester Off Right

Getting back into the classroom after a break—no matter how long—can be tricky. Settling into a good routine right from the start, while maintaining a healthy balance between work, school,…
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What Is Sustainable Finance and Why Is It Important?

Creating a more sustainable future requires an all-hands-on-deck approach from most industries—finance chief among them. The financial sector holds enormous power in funding and bringing awareness to issues of sustainability, whether by allowing for research and development of alternative energy…

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DCE Juneteenth Panel: A Discussion of our Past, Present, and Future

On June 17, 2021, Harvard Division of Continuing Education hosted a discussion panel featuring four experts on race, history, and anthropology. They speak to questions including what Americans can do to celebrate Juneteenth, fight for equity, and invoke calls to…

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What’s New at Harvard Extension School for 2021-2022

It’s that time of year again: time to begin planning for the 2021-22 academic year at Harvard Extension School. Registration for fall courses opens on Monday, July 26 (or Thursday, July 22 for degree candidates). Take…

Mary Sharp Emerson Digital Content Writer
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Harvard Extension Students Excel in i-lab Competition

Two Harvard Extension-affiliated teams, led by an alumnus and a current student, won awards at Harvard Innovation Labs’ President’s Innovation Challenge this month. This is the first time in the 10-year history of the President’s Innovation Challenge that teams affiliated…

Mary Sharp Emerson Digital Content Writer
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Filling the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Since the invention of the personal computer and the internet, pursuing a job in tech has, for the most part, been a safe choice. Today, one of the hottest fields in tech is cybersecurity. And it’s one in…

Mary Sharp Emerson Digital Content Writer
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Exposing Bias: Race and Racism in America

“If I can inspire deep critical thinking on some of these issues, if I can get people to think more like a social scientist or an anthropologist, then I think we all will see things differently. And change will follow.”…

Robert Fieseler Journalist
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Health Center CEO Presented with 2020 Dean Michael Shinagel Award

When Frederica Williams, CSS ’91, was in England earning her undergraduate degree in finance, she thought she’d eventually work at the London Stock Exchange. Later, after moving to Boston in 1984, she envisioned a…

Rebecca Bakken Digital Content Producer

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