The Classes

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Published in the print edition of the January-February 2011 issue, in the Alumni section, under the headline, “The Classes ”.

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

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

Animal companions help their owners live longer, happier lives.

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

Including profundity and pretzels

Alumni showed increased interest in this year’s elections.