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University News

Harvard’s Class of 2029 Reflects Shifts in Racial Makeup After Affirmative Action Ends

International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications.

Latest news

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Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit

The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.

University Finances

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Harvard Alum Wins Economics Nobel Prize

Philippe Aghion helped show how “creative destruction” drives growth.

University News

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Five Questions with Andrew Knoll

A paleontologist on how to understand earth’s biggest extinction event

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Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Merrimack 7

The Crimson stay unbeaten and uncover a new star.

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Featured

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What Trump Means for John Roberts’s Legacy

Executive power is on the docket at the Supreme Court.

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This Harvard Scientist Is Changing the Future of Genetic Diseases

David Liu has pioneered breakthroughs in gene editing, creating new therapies that may lead to cures.

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Undergraduate Column

An International Student on Staying Silent in Trump’s America

What is the price of a Harvard education?

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Shopping for New England-made gifts this Holiday Season

Ways to support regional artists, designers, and manufacturers

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Harvard Magazine sorts through news and commentary in other media and shares diverse views with you. Learn more.

The University Elite, Reconsidered

The Wall Street Journal | 10.23.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Free Speech on Campus and Harvard Faculty Debates Free Speech

Inside the Music

The New York Review | 10.20.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Music and Language, Reconciled and “Wrestling at Every Moment”

Gambling. Investing. Gaming. There’s No Difference Anymore.

The New York Times | 10.20.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Governing Games of Chance

How Psychedelic Mushrooms Evolved Their Magic

The New York Times | 10.18.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Psychedelics for Healing

Harvard’s Wealth Is Growing, Despite Trump’s Attacks on Its Funds

The New York Times | 10.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—University Runs a Deficit

Pete Hegseth railed against diversity and equity to generals. As a Harvard student, he had a much different take.

THE BOSTON GLOBE | 10.7.2025

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From our archives

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Faculty & Community

How Birds Lost Flight

Scott Edwards discovers evolution’s master switches.

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Faculty & Community

The Senior Housing Shortfall

As the ranks of the elderly swell, there are too few housing options for seniors who want to “age in place.”

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Harvard History & Traditions

Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, MI6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust

Brief life of a philosopher and spy: 1884-1965

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Faculty & Community

Social Media Use and Adult Depression

A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

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Flying Squirrel

Wingsuit skydiver Alejandro Montagna on minimizing risk—at 150 mph

New England Guide

A Verdant Cultural Retreat

Boston’s Forest Hills Cemetery is a welcome respite from the world.

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Attuned to Pianos

An instrument restorer’s beautiful obsession

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Faculty & Community

Inner Senses

Nicholas Bellono probes the biological basis of animal adaptations and behaviors.