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Campus & Community
Sewell Chan is elected Class of 1998’s chief marshal
A leader in the field of nonprofit news, Sewell Chan ’98 will play a number of ceremonial roles in celebration of the Class of 1998’s 25th reunion.
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Arts & Culture
So who is included in King’s ‘beloved community’?
Black queer poet, scholar Cheryl Clarke discusses achieving Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision.
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Nation & World
Darth Vader had some skills. Negotiation? Not so much
Noam Ebner and Jen Reynolds analyze scenes from the “Star Wars” saga for lessons on negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Campus & Community
Overseer, HAA elected director candidates
Elections will begin on March 31 for new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and elected directors of the Harvard Alumni Association.
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Campus & Community
Strengthening ties between Harvard, nation’s Native communities
HUNAP Director Kelli Mosteller looks to strengthen ties between Harvard and nation’s Native communities.
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Science & Tech
Will ChatGPT supplant us as writers, thinkers?
Psychologist says the chatbot is impressive — and may offer insights into the nature of human intelligence once it “stops making stuff up.”
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Health
Model predicts risk of endometrial cancer
Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S.
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Nation & World
Lessons emerge as 7 thirsty states war over Colorado River water
Drought has shrunk the water supply from the Colorado River, but seven states rely on it for at least some of their water.
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Health
When heartbreak kills, blame the amygdala
When your heart breaks enough to kill you, it’s likely the amygdala — in the brain, not the heart — that is the culprit.
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Nation & World
Is global tide turning in favor of autocrats?
Kenneth Roth says autocracies are weakening; democracies also face flaw.
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Science & Tech
Combining forces to accelerate climate action here, there, now
Experts from Harvard and around the world embark on ambitious interdisciplinary projects that tackle climate change challenges head-on.
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Arts & Culture
If loving you is wrong – let’s explore the ethics
Assistant Professor Quinn White studies the ethics of love and relationships.
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Health
Work out daily? OK, but how socially fit are you?
Harvard Study of Adult Development director details what research says about value of relationships to physical and mental health.
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Health
Longevity analysis identifies 8 key social factors
Researchers say survey powered by machine learning can predict independent living and longevity.
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Campus & Community
Suited to students’ needs
Now open in the Smith Campus Center, the Crimson Career Closet is there to provide students with professional attire at no cost.
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Campus & Community
Detailing endowment’s steps toward being ‘net zero’ on greenhouse gas emissions
A conversation with Michael Cappucci on Harvard Management Company’s progress towards becoming net zero in 2050.
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Science & Tech
Can space dust slow global warming?
A new study has found that dust launched from the moon’s surface or from a space station positioned between Earth and the sun could reduce enough solar radiation to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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Campus & Community
Richard Hadley Holm, 87
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Richard Hadley Holm was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Campus & Community
Edwin Augustus Cranston, 89
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Edwin Augustus Cranston was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Campus & Community
Charles Wilson Burnham, 88
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Charles Wilson Burnham was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Arts & Culture
First lesson in Japanese boatbuilding: Don’t speak.
Students make 22-foot skiff in “silent” workshop that puts emphasis on observation — and a good hammering rhythm.
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Campus & Community
Committee named to lead Legacy of Slavery memorial project
University names committee to lead Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Memorial Project.
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Health
The gap between our teeth
A new study examines the drop in dental care at age 65 and the health consequences associated with the lapse in coverage.
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Nation & World
Defining moment for longtime allies
Edward P. Djerejian looks at the major concerns surrounding Israel’s new government policies and the Palestinian issue, including what role the U.S. can play in “conflict management.”
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Health
Happy? Want to learn how to be?
Arthur Brooks aims to ignite a mass movement through podcasts, books, and a new lab at the Kennedy School for research and leadership training.
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Work & Economy
Tracking ‘nepo baby’ effect on young Americans’ earnings
Matthew Staiger, an economist and research scientist at Harvard’s Opportunity Insights, finds nearly 1 in 3 latch on with parent’s employer and earn more because of it — but there is race gap.
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Health
‘Why is God doing this to me?’
Inspired by recent study, Harvard Divinity School panelists explore the spiritual side of health care.
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Health
Lifestyle influences long COVID risk
Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.
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Science & Tech
Which hand has the treat? Preschoolers get that, but more options confound.
Researchers uncover pattern in developmental psychology of 3-year-olds: a struggle to weigh competing options.
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Campus & Community
Freezing day, warm reception
Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge were welcomed to Harvard to receive the Hasty Pudding Man and Woman of the Year awards during ceremonies at Farkas Hall.
