Science A gold star for going green Harvard Climate Leadership Conference award recognizes sustainability efforts
Science Seeing the forest for the trees National Book Award winner Richard Powers discusses how writing his latest novel affected his view of humans and nature
Campus Studying Japan from ancient to modern The University’s links with the island nation span more than a century
Campus What’s in a word? The future history of English Harvard course holds its own March Madness–style tournament for newly minted terms
In China, Bacow emphasizes common values During speech at Peking University, he also says universities are places that champion creative ideas and contrary views DateMarch 20, 2019March 22, 2019
Probing the roots and rise of white supremacy With shootings as backdrop, author says the decline of unifying institutions, the backlash against a black president, and the depth of anti-immigrant rhetoric all refuel an old idea DateMarch 18, 2019March 18, 2019
Student achievement gap same after nearly 50 years, study says But at least it’s not getting wider, say authors, who cite decline in teacher quality as offsetting programs like Head Start DateMarch 18, 2019March 20, 2019
Looking to China for lessons on helping the poor Harvard's many research ties to that nation reflect broad engagement, as President Bacow visits DateMarch 15, 2019March 15, 2019
Dealing with disaster First-year seminar helps students understand government’s challenges when catastrophe strikes DateMarch 8, 2019March 8, 2019
‘They’re representing individuals who are in need’ Law students help young immigrants start anew DateMarch 7, 2019
Rebooting the land of opportunity Raj Chetty says big data suggests answers for slipping standard of living DateMarch 7, 2019March 7, 2019
A plea to support DACA In testimony before Congress, Harvard graduate, chosen for a Rhodes, worries about being able to return to U.S. afterward DateMarch 6, 2019March 7, 2019
‘Failed’ Trump-Kim summit could spark real diplomacy Harvard panel believes breakdown in talks gives both sides a dose of reality DateMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019
Lessons from a gubernatorial loss Harvard fellow Andrew Gillum, who almost won Florida's governorship, talks partisanship, race, and how to attract voters DateMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019
Serbian Roma children face discrimination in school Harvard researchers shine light on their treatment DateFebruary 28, 2019February 28, 2019
It’s spy vs. spy vs. spy Harvard fellow will co-edit three-volume series tracing espionage from ancient times to today DateFebruary 20, 2019February 20, 2019
Final arguments in admissions suit Lawyers for Harvard defend University practices, warn of dire consequences if overturned DateFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019
The endless struggle over racism Forum examines rising tide of hate, while promoting approaches that encourage tolerance DateFebruary 14, 2019
A spirited defense of NATO as bulwark Two former envoys issue detailed report calling for buttressing military alliance DateFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019
Understanding Venezuela’s collapse Kennedy School scholar discusses nation’s political unraveling, its humanitarian crisis, and where stability might be found DateFebruary 12, 2019February 14, 2019
The push for campus election clout Students, administrators from 40 schools attend conference to boost turnout, involvement in 2020 races DateFebruary 11, 2019
A ‘Prisoner’ story Reporters Jason and Yeganeh Rezaian recount ordeal in Iranian prison DateFebruary 8, 2019February 12, 2019
President Bacow defends higher ed Believes that universities and colleges must respond to changing priorities of today DateFebruary 7, 2019February 8, 2019
New center takes Harvard into rural schools Initiative will address chronic absenteeism, college readiness and enrollment DateFebruary 6, 2019
Nonviolent resistance proves potent weapon Erica Chenoweth discovers it is more successful in effecting change than violent campaigns DateFebruary 4, 2019February 5, 2019
A response to proposed Title IX changes State’s higher-education association, with Harvard input, affirms dedication to environment ‘free from discrimination and harassment’ DateJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019
An inside look at the powerful, porous NFL Author reflects on what drives the league, what undercuts it — and how the Pats will finish DateJanuary 25, 2019January 28, 2019
A new look at the father of modern political thought 'Inequality, Religion, and Society' examines works of John Rawls DateJanuary 22, 2019January 22, 2019
Whither that wall Trump may be able to build it, Harvard analysts say, but then the ripples will widen DateJanuary 10, 2019January 18, 2019
Slavery alongside Christianity Student exhibition probes ties, tensions between them during American bondage DateJanuary 7, 2019January 7, 2019
Paving the way for self-driving cars Two Harvard efforts are helping craft policy before the shift gains speed DateJanuary 3, 2019January 4, 2019
A trip to self-discovery in South’s troubled past Two Harvard students reflect on a spring break that took them to the sites and faces of the Civil Rights Movement DateDecember 18, 2018December 19, 2018
Where the present meets the past In Israel, Divinity School students tracked the historical Jesus DateDecember 18, 2018January 23, 2019
Puerto Rico benefits from Harvard’s living lab Students plant seed funding in plan for renewable electricity DateDecember 14, 2018December 14, 2018
