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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. 

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An International Student On Staying Silent In Trump’s America

What is the price of a Harvard education?

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The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Zeroes In on the Classroom Experience

Class schedules and academics are at the top of the agenda for Harvard faculty.

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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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Michael Sandel, Harvard professor of government, wins $1 million Berggruen Prize

The Boston Globe | 10.14.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: No One Deserves a Spot at Harvard

Sue Goldie Has Parkinson’s Disease

The New York Times | 10.13.2025

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Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to lay off staff due to financial challenges

The Boston Globe | 10.9.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

Billionaire Trump Ally Emerges as Key Broker in Harvard Fight

The New York Times | 10.3.2025

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Could Strain Universities and Schools

The New York Times | 10.8.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Trump Administration Unveils New Attacks on Harvard

The Harvard ‘Die-in’ That Set Off a Debate Over Protest and Punishment

The New York Times | 10.8.2025

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Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, Mi6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust

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