World 2020 census racial data lacks nuance, sociology professor says Ellis Monk says wording of questions, presentation, various changes probably affected count
World Between Army and Medical School, a stop in hell Veteran who lost legs in combat reflects on Afghanistan service and decision to become a doctor
Health Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19 Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection
Health Don’t let delta disrupt learning, expert says Epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch urges masking, other safety measures to support in-person school
How Harvard’s multilayer strategy helps keep COVID rates low Health Services chief points to air filtration systems, high vaccination rates, masking and testing protocols, and other measures DateSeptember 16, 2021September 17, 2021
A homecoming Award-winning fiction writer Namwali Serpell returns to Harvard as professor of English DateSeptember 15, 2021
New learning curve Seeking the familiar comforts of class and classmates DateSeptember 14, 2021September 16, 2021
Making a splash Student swimmer David Abrahams wins silver in his first Paralympics in Tokyo DateSeptember 13, 2021September 15, 2021
Head in the stars, hands in the dirt With help from neighbors, CfA gardeners create a bountiful retreat open to all DateSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021
Focus on health and equity to meet 2026 climate goal, advises Sustainability Committee Projects should address health impacts of fossil fuels, subcommittee recommends DateSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021
Making Shakespeare feel relevant It took Jeffrey Wilson a while to make a personal connection, but it showed him how to help others do it DateSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Forward thinker Bacow hopes lessons of pandemic can help University navigate challenges and seize opportunities as campus life resumes DateSeptember 2, 2021September 3, 2021
Need to embrace pandemic lessons Bacow praises community for pulling together in address at first Morning Prayers in 18 months DateSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021
John Harvard gets a facelift The iconic statue appears bronzed, rested, and refreshed after time with a team of specialists DateSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021
Thrown into the deep end in the psych ward Excerpt from memoir chronicles an intern’s day in the ER DateSeptember 1, 2021
Bacow celebrates community at dual Convocation President welcomes Classes of 2024 and 2025 in first in-person opening ceremonies since 2019 DateAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Far from the madding crowd It’s been a fruitful summer for those seeking a special spot to write and think DateAugust 31, 2021
Serving up conviviality — and rocket spikes For 40 years, the Rhino League has been played on the Harvard Bio Labs volleyball court DateAugust 30, 2021September 14, 2021
‘It feels like a university again’ First-year students arrive on campus for the first in-person semester since March 2020 DateAugust 27, 2021August 30, 2021
Remembering biochemistry Professor Guido Guidotti The teacher and mentor who empowered his students passed away at 87 DateAugust 27, 2021August 30, 2021
Preparing for future cyberattacks Extension School’s new degree program helps meet the demand for cybersecurity professionals DateAugust 26, 2021August 27, 2021
House-bound Sophomores, juniors, and seniors find their way on Move-in Day DateAugust 20, 2021August 21, 2021
A summer of service for first-years SPARK program participants embark on a range of projects in their hometowns DateAugust 19, 2021August 23, 2021
Harvard Extension is good fit for CEO of Native American nonprofit Chris James finds flexibility key as he pursues his management certificate DateAugust 6, 2021August 17, 2021
Who wants ice cream? At this point, pretty much everyone Despite downpour, Dept. of Astronomy event draws a crowd DateAugust 6, 2021
New 24/7 mental-health hotline for Harvard students opens CAMHS Cares to help with all concerns and questions, whether a crisis or not, on campus or not DateJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021
A pioneering geneticist and Renaissance man of parts Richard Lewontin remembered as whip-smart, a fierce debater, and an engaged and loyal mentor and friend DateJuly 27, 2021July 28, 2021
First-time teachers thrown into the COVID deep end Fellows recall Zoom black boxes, shifting lessons, building ties with students, families DateJuly 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Slavery isn’t dead, Clint Smith says. It isn’t even past. Author and poet discusses his latest book, a reckoning with the legacy of America’s original sin DateJuly 16, 2021July 19, 2021
Lifting restrictions, urging vaccination HUHS director discusses new COVID-19 policies and looks ahead to the fall DateJuly 15, 2021August 9, 2021
The evolution of bigotry James Sidanius, who theorized societies are built on ethno-racial hierarchies, dies at 75 DateJuly 7, 2021July 9, 2021
Harvard and MIT-led nonprofit to tackle longstanding inequities in education edX acquired by education technology company 2U; proceeds to be invested in nonprofit DateJune 29, 2021June 30, 2021
