January 1, 2000

Harvard Then and Now: The Decade Detailed

Value of Endowment, Average Salaries, and other statistics; 1990 and 2000.

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Fake social media posts aim to distract

Distraction seems to be the aim of a massive government campaign of fake social media posts.

Cashing Out For Happiness

Research from HBS shows that by buying themselves out of negative experiences, people gain time for happiness-inducing activities like learning a language, or socializing.

Ellen Langer at home, with her dogs and her own painting of a dog.

Mindfulness—the unconventional research of psychologist Ellen Langer

Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.

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University News

With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change.

Black and white photo of Joseph Murray in a white lab coat sitting in an office.

Alumni Profiles

Nobel Prize recipient Joseph E. Murray dedicated much of his career to organ transplant surgery.

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Architecture & Design

In a sea of red brick, the Science Center and Peabody Terrace make their mark.