November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Harvard Alumni Win Two 2026 Nobel Prizes Karl Deisseroth revolutionized neuroscience. Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has adjudicated cases in international courts concerning genocide. Explore More From Current Issue University News A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026 Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Letters to the Editor Inseparable cows, big dogs fostering a tiny kitten, and a show beagle’s second act