Nation ‘What is compelling to do right now?’ Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor
World How federal missteps opened door to COVID misinformation Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, reporter says
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
In soda tax fight, echoes of tobacco battles Petrie-Flom Center hosts discussion of levy on sugary beverages Health| DateFebruary 18, 2020
Unraveling a fine arts mystery Conservators and curators are researching and restoring a portrait of King Philip III of Spain that is one of a series of identical works Arts| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 19, 2020
Getting his teeth into the community Dental School student Ryan Lisann is ready to teach local kids about oral health Campus| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 19, 2020
Advice to students: Learn to think scientifically Mona Sue Weissmark says embracing logic and standards of evidence can bolster American education and our riven society Campus| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Candidates for Harvard board positions announced Alumni to vote for Overseers and HAA elected directors in spring News| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
‘Just Mercy’ in the criminal justice system Harvard professors discuss new film, the story of Harvard Law alum Bryan Stevenson World| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Rubén Blades to receive Arts Medal Grammy-winning singer, composer, actor, and one-time Panamanian presidential candidate will be honored at April ceremony News| DateFebruary 18, 2020
Harvard readies for 369th Commencement An overview of the day and ticket information Campus| DateFebruary 18, 2020
Martin ‘Marty’ Baron to speak at Commencement Editor of several of nation’s most influential newspapers will deliver Afternoon Program address News| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
At Radcliffe, students connect with Angela Davis’ activism News +| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 20, 2020
The ‘right’ diet Discovery of entirely new class of enzymes could one day lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics Science| DateFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Business leaders see U.S. unprepared for economic downturn New study says it reflects larger underlying problem of political gridlock and need for less-partisan election system Business| DateFebruary 14, 2020February 18, 2020
Good things come in ancient packages Project to make complete visual digital records of three 3,000-year-old coffins turns up a painting of a deity Arts| DateFebruary 14, 2020February 19, 2020
A crisper CRISPR Fewer off-target edits and greater targeting scope bring gene editing technology closer to treating human diseases Science| DateFebruary 14, 2020
‘Game Changers’ puts muscle behind plant-based diet Athletes share that what they eat powers their success Health| DateFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
Coronavirus likely to infect the global economy Business School's Shih expects disruptions for nations trading with China and for manufacturers dependent on it for components for electronics, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals Health| DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2020
Koma Gandy Fischbein ’95 elected chief marshal Will represent alumni community at 369th Commencement News| DateFebruary 13, 2020May 5, 2020
Matchmaker, matchmaker put me in your algorithm Datamatch celebrates its 25th Valentine’s Day and its expansion to two dozen colleges nationwide Campus| DateFebruary 12, 2020February 13, 2020
Targeted drug shows promise in advanced kidney cancer Singles out abnormal blood vessel formation that fuels tumor growth Health| DateFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020
Before entrepreneurial culture became a thing Harvard Student Agencies has long given students firsthand experience at starting and running a business Campus| DateFebruary 12, 2020February 13, 2020
Going where the diversity is Panamanian field expeditions examine how species persevere in face of climate change Science| DateFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020
Coronavirus likely now ‘gathering steam’ Leaky international cordon may mean equivalent of worst flu season in modern times Health| DateFebruary 11, 2020March 4, 2020
New details about mumps outbreaks of 2016‒17 Studying mumps virus genomes filled in gaps about its spread across campuses Science| DateFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020
Dietary supplements largely unregulated, accessible to children News +| DateFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020