Nation & World

Ed School panel looks at how to reverse declining scores on recent ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Report finds all 50 states reap gains in patient health, job creation, research resources, business development

Former diplomats see unnecessary deaths, lost opportunities for American corporations, workers, and diminished geopolitical influence

Yoni Appelbaum argues legal, political hurdles over past 50 years have had troubling economic, social consequences

Scholars say that Russia may appear to be gaining upper hand currently, but challenges lie ahead

Government professor looks at long history, evolution of form of governance in class that’s drawing high interest in current moment

Law School debate examines potential national security threat, 75-day extension issued by Trump

5 years later, sociologist urges us to confront lessons from pandemic

Book by Musa al-Gharbi argues left-leaning knowledge workers in education, law, media voice support of social justice but have conflicts of interest

Former top Ukrainian diplomat says options appear narrow as U.S. aggressively pushes for ceasefire deal with Russia

Analysts weigh in on Paris withdrawal and other Trump actions

Musician, composer Wynton Marsalis visits campus to help launch Culture and Civil Society Initiative

The question is a personal one for voters, scholar argues — or should be

Vice provost for research details crucial role of NIH support in science and medicine

Detailing latest recovery scorecard, Ed School researcher urges broader action to reduce absenteeism, sharper focus on targeted catch-up efforts

Incarceration rates fall for Black Americans, soar for white Americans without college education, finds study

Magda Bader was just 14 when the Nazis sent her to Auschwitz. But memory remains clear of losing parents, a sister and her baby, starvation, fear

Former national security official surveys hot spots in Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe — and how new president’s ideas are being received

Education policy expert cites chronic absenteeism, softening of test accountability by states, other issues for poor marks in ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Larry Bacow, whose mother survived Auschwitz, represents University at ceremony marking 80th anniversary of death camp’s liberation

Turns out neither. New research finds mayors on both sides mixed in implementing effective policies.

Nicholas Carr argues it may be too late for regulation as platforms took hold so quickly, outpacing our ability to spot darker effects on society, democracy

New historical research by economist Claudia Goldin finds link between fertility rates, gender roles

One skill — arguably the most important for educators — is also hardest to define

Privacy and cybersecurity law expert examines national security, First Amendment issues as popular video website faces legal deadline

Citing safety improvements and rising demand, analyst expects revival of energy with a checkered history

Ed School expert has some ideas, including a rethink of homework bans, after ‘discouraging’ results

Bipartisan group of lawmakers gets to know Washington by way of the IOP

Scholars in Jewish Studies say education, conversation can bolster efforts to defeat hate

Harvard symposium explores case for restitution to Black Americans legally, economically, ethically