On the cover: Globalization, made vivid: container terminal at the Port of Hong Kong. Photograph by Iain Masterton/Alamy Stock Photo
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Letters on Justice Holmes, another shoeless feat, athletic admissions, and more
Thinner Ice
An admissions scandal further damages the reputation of selective institutions of higher education.
July-August 2019
On the cover: Globalization, made vivid: container terminal at the Port of Hong Kong. Photograph by Iain Masterton/Alamy Stock Photo
How Life Began
Jack Szostak’s pursuit of the biggest questions on Earth
Ellen Newbold La Motte
Brief life of a bold activist: 1873-1961
The Trilemma
Dani Rodrik’s views on trade, development, and democracy enter the mainstream.
Truth: A Love Story
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
RIGHT NOW Harvard research and ideas
Long-Term Investing, Short-Term Thinking
Long-term investors fall to short-term thinking.
From One Animal to an Ecosystem
Ecologists aim to understand how deer form their home ranges.
Zip Code vs. Genetic Code
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.
John Harvard's Journal University news
Women of the Year
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
Honoris Causa
The honorands of 2019
They Said
Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more
The Personal President
President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week
Commencement Confetti: Davóne Tines
Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand
Eating Greener
Dining…and learning
Alexander Rehding
The Peabody professor of music, in brief
Educating Educators
New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”
News Briefs
Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
University People
Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more
Brevia
A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more
Documentary Styles
The Undergraduate takes a chance with film.
Try, Try Again
Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella
Science Dean, Soccer Judge
On the weekends, SEAS dean Frank Doyle steps out of his office and onto the pitch.
Montage Books, creative arts, performance, and more
Dance in Translation
Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”
Picasso Reinterpreted
A Harvard scholar presents the “untold origins of a modern masterpiece.”
Cabaret and Cooperation
Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale is at his best bringing people together.
Off the Shelf
Recent books with Harvard connections
A Fragile Relationship
The parallel, perilous, histories of China and Japan
Chapter & Verse
Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words
Harvard SquaredWhat to do in Boston, Cambridge, and beyond
A Bridge to the Past
Historic New England’s Eustis Estate
Live Jazz in the Seaport
The Boston Jazz Fest offers local and international artists.
Painting with Flashlights
Photographer Kay Kenny’s work illuminates the night.
Japanese Elegance
Kamakura offers gem-like small plates in Boston.
Outdoor Adventures
Your guide to the best summertime activities
Almuni Harvardians far and wide
Are Mushrooms the New Meat?
The farmers at MV Mycological hope so.
The 2019 Harvard Medalists
For extraordinary service to the University
Centennial Medalists
Contributions to society from graduate research
Cambridge Scholars
Britain-bound
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Directors
Election results
The Senior Alumni
Evelyn Richmond ’41 and Arsen Charles ’42 led the 2019 alumni parade.
The “Great Asymmetry”
Country dance, saving homework from a burning car, and Stephen Jay Gould on 9/11
