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University Finances

Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit

The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.

Latest news

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Harvard Professor Michael Sandel Wins Philosophy’s Berggruen Prize

The creator of the popular ‘Justice’ course receives a $1 million award.

Faculty & Community

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Helping Harvard Students Disagree

A facilitated conversation about facilitating conversation

Teaching & Learning

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Harvard Football: Harvard 34, Cornell 10

The Crimson stays unbeaten following a hard fight with the Big Red

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Harvard’s New Playbook for Teaching with AI

Faculty across Harvard are rethinking assignments to integrate AI.

Teaching & Learning

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What Happens When Infections Stop Responding to Antibiotics?

Harvard Medical School experts discuss the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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What of the Humble Pencil?

Review: At the Harvard Art Museums’ new exhibit, drawing takes center stage

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Undergraduate Column

An International Student on Staying Silent in Trump’s America

What is the price of a Harvard education?

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Shopping for New England-made gifts this Holiday Season

Ways to support regional artists, designers, and manufacturers

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Harvard’s Wealth Is Growing, Despite Trump’s Attacks on Its Funds

The New York Times | 10.16.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—University Runs a Deficit

Pete Hegseth railed against diversity and equity to generals. As a Harvard student, he had a much different take.

THE BOSTON GLOBE | 10.7.2025

He was wait-listed at Harvard as a high schooler. Now he’s a billionaire crucial to the university’s Trump negotiations.

The Boston Globe | 10.14.2025

Harvard says majority of research funding canceled by Trump has been restored

The Boston Globe | 10.14.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Research Funding Will Resume, Government Signals

Most of Harvard’s Research Funding Has Been Restored

Inside Higher Ed | 10.15.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Research Funding Will Resume, Government Signals

W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections

The New York Times | 10.13.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: What Happens When Infections Stop Responding to Antibiotics?

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From our archives

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Faculty & Community

How Birds Lost Flight

Scott Edwards discovers evolution’s master switches.

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Faculty & Community

The Senior Housing Shortfall

As the ranks of the elderly swell, there are too few housing options for seniors who want to “age in place.”

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Harvard History & Traditions

Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, MI6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust

Brief life of a philosopher and spy: 1884-1965

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Faculty & Community

Social Media Use and Adult Depression

A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

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Flying Squirrel

Wingsuit skydiver Alejandro Montagna on minimizing risk—at 150 mph

New England Guide

A Verdant Cultural Retreat

Boston’s Forest Hills Cemetery is a welcome respite from the world.

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Attuned to Pianos

An instrument restorer’s beautiful obsession

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Faculty & Community

Inner Senses

Nicholas Bellono probes the biological basis of animal adaptations and behaviors.