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Campus

Harvard through Drew Faust's eyes

Outgoing president reflects on her favorite spaces on campus

graphic of brain

Health

Mindfulness meditation and relaxation response affect brain differently

Study found that each program showed unique patterns of brain activity

Raj Chetty

News

Raj Chetty returning to Harvard

Will rejoin Economics Department, where he’ll work to leverage research on inequality into policy solutions

The implementation of experimental Medicaid policies has researchers at the Chan School concerned about the potential to negatively affect access to care. Credit: pixabay.com

News +

Medicaid experiments may affect access to healthcare

Wavelength canopy.

Campus

Made to shade

A canopy of red banners creates a cool comfort zone at Science Center Plaza

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says he felt compelled to speak out about President Trump and the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.

World

The worries over U.S. intelligence

Clapper, leader in field, frets over past damage, present shortcomings, future threats

Campus

‘In our common spaces lie uncommon opportunities’

Faust’s ambitious goal to create places of engagement will be a lasting legacy

Teens on smartphones

Health

Smartphones, teens, and unhappiness

Spike in depression led psychologist to find a link

Three Harvard studies have found warning labels with graphic images are more effective than text warnings or calorie listings in reducing sugary drink purchases.

Health

Graphic images speak to consumers of sugary drinks

Warning labels linked to reduced purchases; online study supports findings

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National & World Affairs

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says he felt compelled to speak out about President Trump and the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.

World

The worries over U.S. intelligence

Clapper, leader in field, frets over past damage, present shortcomings, future threats

Professor Edward Glaeser (left) joined BPDA Director Brian Golden '87 at the Ed Portal for a discussion on the future of cities as humans increasingly become an urban species.

World

Harvard’s Glaeser welcomes global shift to cities

Professor, city of Boston official see opportunities for residents, leaders to learn from one another

To help local teachers counteract racism in their classrooms, Ed School students Soraya Ramos (left) and Cassandra St. Vil recently offered up a program on race and equity in education.

World

Local teachers get an education in addressing hard questions

Ed School program addresses race, equity in school systems

Arts & Humanities

When Soyoung Lee takes the reins as the Harvard Art Museums’ chief curator in September, she will be joining the institution at a vibrant time, with some goals already clear.

Arts

Early goals for new curator

When Soyoung Lee arrives at the Harvard Art Museums, some aspirations already will be clear

Arts

A cast fit for an Egyptian king

Guided by Semitic Museum curator, students create ‘Dream Stela’ replica

Science & Technology

The 8th Annual IT Summit takes place in Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. Anne Margulies gives welcoming remarks, and Iris Bohnet and make keynote presentations.

Michael Sandel was one of two keynote speakers at the eighth Harvard IT Summit focused on how technology can contribute to a more diverse, just, and civil society.

Science

IT for social justice

At annual summit, tech takes a turn to the humanities

Sarah Kariko is the lead author of a new study that examines how a red, jewel-like spider gets its color and why it doesn't fade when preserved in ethanol.

Science

Eye-popping arachnids

Study explores extraordinary color traits in Madagascar spiders

Science

Team plans industrial-scale carbon removal plant

Uses existing technology in novel ways to extract it from atmosphere