July 1, 2001

Yesterday's News

From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine

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Harvard Faculty Approve a Cap on A Grades

Reforms to reduce grade inflation will take effect in the fall of 2027.

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Harvard Holds a Symposium on Antisemitism and Universities

Scholars discuss the paradoxes and challenges that Jews navigate on college campuses.

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Harvard Discloses Top Earners’ Compensation

The University files its annual report for tax-exempt organizations.

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Readers Respond to Our Grade Inflation Survey

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A Harvard Economist Probes the Affordable Housing Crisis

From understanding gender pay gaps to the housing crisis, Rebecca Diamond’s research aims to improve lives.

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A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star

The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.