World Enough with the quackery, Pinker says Harvard psychologist appeals to our rational faculties in new book
World One way is the wrong way to do math. Here’s the right way. Research by Ed School psychologist reinforces case for stressing multiple problem-solving paths over memorization
Health Children could be dangerous carriers of virus Study finds kids to be potential spreaders of COVID-19 and emerging variants
Health Tracing med student’s progress through notes on cancer patient Suzanne Koven’s memoir recalls how ‘florid’ narrative gave way to one told through fever charts, lab values
The best thing I’ve done since return to campus Students share the highlights of the semester so far DateOctober 15, 2021
Dear white women Motherhood sparks Asian American podcasters who met at College to produce anti-racism guide DateOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021
Sailors’ delight Harvard’s sailing team is back on the Charles and off to a fast start after COVID pause DateOctober 14, 2021
Tenure-Track Review Committee releases recommendations Dean Gay set to begin two-year implementation DateOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Fighting inequities in medical education, health care Victor Lopez-Carmen becomes first Native American at Med School to win national Nickens scholarship DateOctober 7, 2021October 6, 2021
My grandfather, a national hero in Lithuania — and a war criminal Silvia Foti promised her dying mother she would write about him, but her research uncovered Nazi sympathizer past DateOctober 6, 2021October 7, 2021
Renewal of building reflects evolution of Divinity School Swartz Hall adds multifaith space, improves accessibility, updates classroom tech DateOctober 6, 2021October 7, 2021
More about flexibility than big-money deals Harvard athletes say old NCAA endorsement rules were too restrictive, cumbersome DateOctober 6, 2021October 7, 2021
Looking to the stars with different visions London Vallery seeks to improve Indigenous representation in aerospace sector DateOctober 5, 2021
‘When you’re being an activist, you are making history’ Celebrated labor organizer, UFW founder Dolores Huerta continues fight at 91 DateOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021
Sailing alone, under the stars, and fast Chan School’s Hammitt wins Bermuda sailing race DateOctober 1, 2021
In chronicle of beasts, the endings are sometimes bloody Science writer Mary Roach looks into fraught encounters between humans and animals DateSeptember 30, 2021October 1, 2021
Users give Houghton renovation a thumbs-up Improvements include better accessibility, expanded exhibition spaces, updated classrooms DateSeptember 30, 2021October 4, 2021
Feeling passionate about math Morgane Austern mines creative side as new professor in Department of Statistics DateSeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021
Not just what was said, but who got to say it Drew Faust’s course looks at history through the lens of influential addresses DateSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021
‘Major H’ action resumes after COVID timeout Tradition of bestowing letter sweaters entwines Harvard history with that of intercollegiate athletics DateSeptember 23, 2021
Alumni come together to host virtual Unity Weekend Three-day event explores how diverse communities can unite to effect change DateSeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021
Naming the things you feel Celebrated poet and new faculty member Tracy K. Smith aims to create life-changing space for students DateSeptember 23, 2021September 24, 2021
Gift that promises to keep on giving Economics faculty says new facility will foster greater collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity DateSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021
Quick, hand me my worm pick Scientists describe cherished tools of the trade DateSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021
A new way for graduates to connect and find inspiration Alumni association executive director talks about rethinking alumni weekend and embracing an inclusive future DateSeptember 20, 2021September 18, 2021
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 20, 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 23, 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
