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A Romantic Swim

March-April 2002

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Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

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Trump Administration Threatens Harvard’s Accreditation, Subpoenas Student Records

The federal government mounts pressure amid negotiations with Harvard.

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Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day

The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.

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Erica Chenoweth’s data shows how—and when—authoritarians fall.

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Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.

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Filmmaker John Armstrong’s Adventure Documentaries

Filmmaker John Armstrong’s “outdoor adventures” find the human spirit.