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
Nation The link between gentrification and gun violence Injury rate 62 percent higher in researchers’ analysis of U.S. data
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
Campus After the inauguration, the celebration Harvard kicks up its heels with a giant party in the Yard
Campus Welcoming No. 29 Harvard will formally inaugurate Larry Bacow as president Friday, with a ceremony and a block party
Arts The poetic perspective Youth laureate Amanda Gorman ’20 will deliver a special poem at Bacow’s inauguration
Campus A pioneering mind for the power of design Adele Fleet Bacow brings unwavering passion to community-focused projects
Campus Larry Bacow’s listening tour On eve of inauguration, Harvard’s new president reflects on what he’s learning, what he’s thinking
Arts Special exhibits mark Bacow inauguration On Oct. 4–5, Harvard libraries celebrate the University’s past — and future