Did you know that there’s a hallway on campus showcasing posters from some of our favorite legal movies? Pause the reel to find your next winter watch!

 

Do you sometimes feel like your team’s creativity—and or even their productivity—is bogged down by unnecessary rules or overcomplicated processes? Here’s how to fight this problem.

 

Last Year’s Write-in Candidates for the Board of Overseers Will Not Run Again in 2025

In the 2025 Harvard Board of Overseers election, most of the candidates who launched write-in bids last year, including former Facebook executive Sam W. Lessin and the "Renew Harvard" slate backed by billionaire Bill A. Ackman, will not run again. Lessin, who was close to securing a spot on the ballot in 2024, now plans to focus on building his alumni network rather than campaigning. Other candidates like Logan Leslie, A. Zoe Bedell, and Julia I. Pollak also opted out due to personal reasons, and notable figures from 2024, including Harris L. Hartz and Harvey A. Silverglate, announced they would not seek election either.

 

Harvard Athletics Announces One Crimson NIL Exchange with Teamworks Influencer

Harvard Athletics has partnered with Teamworks Influencer to launch the One Crimson NIL Exchange, designed to connect Harvard student-athletes with businesses for enhanced Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. The platform allows seamless communication, compliance, and transaction management for NIL partnerships, including business deals, public appearances, social media promotion, and endorsements. While not directly involved in transactions, the app ensures NCAA, Ivy League, and Harvard compliance. Influencer, a leading NIL platform, offers a safe environment for student-athletes to maximize their NIL potential while managing legal and financial responsibilities.

 

Three Ways to Lead Learning - Which one is best for your organization?

Gianpiero Petriglieri's "Three Ways to Lead Learning" outlines three leadership approaches to organizational learning: custodians, challengers, and connectors. Custodians focus on aligning learning with strategy and culture, aiming for skill-building and organizational performance, but may stifle innovation if too rigid. Challengers adopt a humanistic approach, emphasizing personal growth and autonomy to foster innovation and change, though they can face resistance from those valuing stability. Connectors integrate both approaches, prioritizing collaboration and community-building, and are most effective in organizations focused on inclusion and connection. These approaches help organizations balance strategic needs with individual development.

 

Nuclear has changed. Will the U.S. change with it?

Nuclear power is gaining renewed momentum in the U.S., driven by rising demand for carbon-free electricity, technological advancements, and bipartisan support. Analysts, like Daniel Poneman from the Belfer Center, highlight the advantages of nuclear energy, including its reliability and role in reducing carbon emissions. Newer, smaller reactors are improving safety and cost-efficiency, offering hope for scaling up nuclear power. Poneman emphasizes the importance of government policies, such as tax incentives and loan guarantees, to meet ambitious nuclear energy goals. Successful execution will require coordinated efforts in regulation, workforce development, and private-public investment.

 

Alcohol and cancer risk: Harvard Chan experts weigh in

The U.S. Surgeon General's recent advisory highlights the growing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer risk, particularly for seven types of cancer, and calls for warning labels on alcohol. Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health commented on the issue, with Walter Willett discussing the connection between alcohol and breast cancer, and Eric Rimm noting that the cancer risks are well-established but many Americans are unaware. While Rimm expressed uncertainty about warning labels, Timothy Rebbeck emphasized that changing public perception about alcohol risks will take time, similar to the decades-long efforts to reduce smoking.

 

For a longer life, focus on healthy habits, not quick fixes

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Frank Hu emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life for promoting both longevity and good health. In a Healthline article on New Year's health recommendations, Hu highlighted how weight management and physical activity can reduce chronic disease risk. Other expert advice included adopting a diet rich in healthy fats and vegetables, like the Mediterranean Diet, and avoiding smoking. Experts suggested focusing on sustainable changes, such as gradual food swaps and incorporating more movement into daily routines.