September 1, 2004 Voting into Vapor From The September-October 2004 Issue Published in the September-October 2004 print issue in the Right Now section. Most popular How Philosophy at Harvard Saved Itself As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap? 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 Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities. Explore More From Current Issue Check back soon to take our survey! Health & Medicine Why Harvard Medical School is training physicians to think more like coaches Alumni For advocacy and benevolence, three late alumni are reportedly in line for the Catholic Church’s highest honor.