World Is Putin going to invade Ukraine? Russia scholar sorts through possible scenarios amid Moscow-U.S. tension
World Rescuing MLK and his Children’s Crusade Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s book traces tactics of groundbreaking lawyer Constance Baker Motley amid pivotal protests
Health Delta danger in pregnancy scrutinized Research detects COVID variant in blood, placentas of women who had stillbirths, pregnancy complications
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Democrats have both Congress and the White House — but not a free hand Political analysts say they will be hampered by tight legislative majorities DateJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021
Concern over storming of the Capitol Bacow, Harvard faculty, students call for affirmation of American principles DateJanuary 6, 2021January 7, 2021
Harvard partners in national alliance to diversify STEM postdocs and faculty Program helps young scholars grow their professional networks DateJanuary 6, 2021January 11, 2021
Toppling the myth of meritocracy Not merely self-deluding, Michael Sandel argues in excerpt from new book, it also fuels our divisiveness DateJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021
TGIO (thank God it’s over) Saying goodbye to 2020 and its assault by a thousand pin pricks DateJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021
Revelations of cyberattacks on U.S. likely just ‘tip of the iceberg’ Espionage aimed at government, big business was ‘sustained, targeted, far-reaching,’ analysts say DateDecember 16, 2020December 16, 2020
Bacow letter urges Biden to reverse Trump immigration curbs Harvard president backs DACA, TPS, and ending Muslim-nation travel ban DateDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020
Lessons for the season of giving Psychologists offer insights into how we make donation decisions DateDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020
Turning a light on our implicit biases Social psychologist details research at University-wide faculty seminar DateDecember 10, 2020December 16, 2020
Rochelle Walensky to run CDC Professor of medicine and Chan School graduate is MGH infectious diseases chief DateDecember 7, 2020
Why Maradona matters Mariano Siskind sees a classic hero in complex, flawed life of soccer legend DateDecember 4, 2020December 7, 2020
Principled yet just, pragmatic yet idealistic — and nice New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who won the Gleitsman activist award, recounts her rise, battle against COVID-19 DateDecember 2, 2020December 2, 2020
Giving thanks for what, exactly? Native leaders discuss holiday harvest feast and how they mark a day of loss DateNovember 24, 2020December 5, 2020
What will the new post-pandemic normal look like? Outbreak forced changes big and small, some of which are here to stay DateNovember 24, 2020December 3, 2020
So how much change can Biden bring on climate change? Analysts see reversals of Trump changes, more global leadership, political hurdles DateNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020
Upgrading the State Department Veteran diplomats call for overhaul of U.S. Foreign Service DateNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020
Reining in growing powers of the presidency Two White House vets say experience with President Trump highlights need for long-overdue curbs DateNovember 20, 2020November 22, 2020
Talking pandemic across borders Alumni create project to discuss and support responses around the world DateNovember 20, 2020November 20, 2020
What the election may tell us about the future Five Harvard experts in government, ethics, economics, and sociology weigh in DateNovember 18, 2020
How politicians practice ‘racial distancing’ with communities of color They tailor speech to be supportive without alienating white voters, professor says DateNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020
What do Trump’s election denials and flurry of firings add up to? Experts say it is unclear, but potential national security risks abound DateNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020
Is science back? Harvard’s Holdren says ‘yes’ Ex-Obama adviser says, unlike Trump, Biden and Harris will embrace factual analysis DateNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020
Giving the Constitution a grade of C Law prof and writer explain it all in primer for young readers — and older ones, too DateNovember 16, 2020
Pressley says election success points the way for Democrats Putting people at the center of efforts will be key to progressive policies DateNovember 13, 2020November 18, 2020
Appeals court finds for Harvard in admissions case Two-judge panel upholds lower court ruling that University complies with Supreme Court precedent DateNovember 12, 2020December 1, 2020
Harvard Republicans view election outcome as largely positive Club says GOP may have lost presidency but picked up House seats, held its own in Senate DateNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020
Looking at what the election will mean to education policy Experts see funds for safer schools, more civil discourse, inclusiveness policies DateNovember 12, 2020November 18, 2020
Dust is starting to settle after election, yet the way forward is unclear How much change is possible? In handling of pandemic? Economy? Health care? Equity? DateNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020
After a hard election, the real work begins Looking for hints of future prospects in the past and predicting what lies ahead DateNovember 8, 2020November 10, 2020
Could a divided government be what the voters want? Speakers at events suggest it could lead to more constructive balance of power DateNovember 6, 2020November 8, 2020
