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How Philosophy at Harvard Saved Itself

As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap?

Crimson Football: Harvard 41, Cornell 29

Erasing an early deficit, the unbeaten Crimson roll to an Ivy win.

Harvard Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy

Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities.

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The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors

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The University is expanding industry ties and investing its own funds to support research, but neither will replace lost federal dollars.

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As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap?