March 1, 2002 News from the HAA From The March-April 2002 Issue Published in the March-April 2002 print issue in the Alumni section. Most popular Three Harvard Alumni and a Former Postdoc Named MacArthur Fellows A labor economist, an organic chemist, a physicist, and a memory researcher were honored with 2026 “genius” grants. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. As Federal Funding Slows, Harvard Invests $150 Million in Faculty Research A new University fund is intended to bolster basic research and attract more industry partnerships. Explore More From Current Issue Research But it can’t replace human connection. Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows University News A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026
