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 Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Harvard Couple Aim to Cure Prion Diseases The stakes are high for this husband and wife: one of them will die if they don’t find a cure. Explore More From Current Issue Athletics After a historic 2025-26 season, athletes eye NCAA championships. Faculty From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity. Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement.