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Shield of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
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Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
I. Glenn Cohen, faculty director of Zero-L, as he appears in the online orientation to law school.
Courtesy Harvard Law SchoolAn online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.
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Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
Essential workers at highest risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection include cab drivers and police officers.
Photograpy by iStockNearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
Evelynn Hammonds and Paul Farmer
A conversation on health disparities, with Paul Farmer and Evelynn Hammonds
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A selection of stories covering the admission of women, the Harvard-Radcliffe merger, the rise of women in the faculty ranks, Harvard’s first woman president, and more
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Our favorite stories on the legal minds reshaping American law
From left: David L. Evans, Leila T. Fawaz, and Joseph J. O'Donnell
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
Discover a new series to watch in quarantine, or read about the creator behind your favorite show, in this selection of our TV stories
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(1of 7) Old Slater Mill sitePhotograph courtesy of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Tracing America’s industrial roots in the Blackstone River Valley
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(1 of 3) Exhibits, like this replica of a textile-mill floor, reveal long days of grueling work on dangerous mill machinery.Photograph courtesy of the Museum of Work & Culture
Woonsocket’s historic French-Canadian community
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(1 of 3) Lawman Captain Harry Love and two of his California Rangers (the state’s first law-enforcement agency), circa 1853Photograph courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum
“Gold Rush: Daguerreotypes of Early California,” at the Peabody Essex Museum
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The author is first row, second from left; Professor Mel Chen is second row, second from right.
Screenshot courtesy of Julie Chung“The ‘ideal’ classroom never existed anyway, at least not in a perfectly equitable manner,” writes Julie Chung ’20.
A YouTube screenshot from the author’s virtual lab course
“The biggest obstacle to our collective learning is the elephant in the room: a global pandemic, taking place amid existing inequalities,” writes Drew Pendergrass ’20.
Americans use a lot of technologically sophisticated, expensive medical services—slighting more effective, routine care.
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Administrative costs, greed, overutilization—can these drivers of U.S. medical costs be curbed?
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Discover a new series to watch in quarantine, or read about the creator behind your favorite show, in this selection of our TV stories
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Novelist Paul Yoon explores Laos’s forgotten war.
The artistic mission of the renovated Chelsea Theatre is partly informed by its public-housing neighborhood.
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Joshua McTaggart leads London’s Chelsea Theatre into a new era.
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Erin McDermott
Photograph by Stephanie Mitchell, Harvard Public Affairs and Communications, Harvard UniversityMcDermott will join Harvard from the University of Chicago July 1.
With 2020 winter sports ending early and the spring collegiate season wiped out almost entirely, we look back at some Crimson highlights from past years.
Senior forward Chris Lewis led the Crimson in rebounding, en route to an All-Ivy League Second Team selection.
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Injuries—and the coronavirus—lead to disappointing basketball seasons.
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Photograph by Stephanie Mitchell/HPACWidener Library’s overlooked designer
Bunting Fellows in conversation, circa 1964-1972; Tillie Olsen, holding a cup, is at right.
Photograph by Olive Pierce (circa 1964-1972). Copyright © the Pierce family. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University
From “women’s confinement” to “women’s liberation” at the Radcliffe Institute
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Walter Johnson’s radical history of St. Louis
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Jack Szostak, in his lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, holds a model of a nucleic acid.
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Berlin. Circa 1800 farmhouse on 1.57 acres of estate-like grounds. Rare gem with many historic features, yet conveniently located with city utilities. Spacious and unique floor plan perfect for entertaining. Upstairs sleeping quarters with master bedroom plus 2 additional bedrooms and a 4th room great for a nursery or off-season closet, 2 baths, formal dining room, mudroom, 3-season porch, spectacular grounds featuring gardens, vine arbor and woodworking shop set back in the woods. $250,000. For more information or to take a virtual tour, contact MJ Agostini, Re/Max Right Choice Real Estate, 860-995-9665 (direct), 860-788-7001 (office), [email protected], www.mjagostini.com
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REDDING, CT—The Chauncey Merchant Homestead (Circ. 1773) is among the most unspoiled and storied properties to come to market. Elegant and sophisticated describes this gorgeous, expansive and historically significant estate sited on a beautiful scenic road in the heart of Redding Center. The home combines the perfect blend of past and present with stunning updates that stays true to the period while adding modern luxuries. The sale includes a c.1773 fully restored main residence, a guest house/legal rental, gunite pool, and two story barn with stables-all set on 4.6 acres. This remarkable estate is an oasis of country living just 60 miles from NYC. Click here to take a virtual tour! Christine Poppy, 203-417-2182, [email protected].
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Vienna, Flying Pd. Belgrade Lakes area. 1.8 acre building lot, huge pines, 300 frontage feet. Enter from year-round, dead-end, town road; ROW to existing driveway and utilities; soils tested for septic and building; registered survey. Great XC skiing, kayaking, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing et al.; nearest ski area, 20 min. For sale by adjacent Harvard neighbors. $200K. [email protected], call/text: 207-242-6224.
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Martha's Vineyard, West Chop. This four-level home maximizes space for easy, fun living. 5 BRs, 2 BAs. Open combination living room/kitchen that views an expansive deck. $865,000. Property ID #33741. Viewpointsmv.com. Viewpoints Real Estate.
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Amagansett— In The Hamptons. Charming 4BR on lovely acre. 115 Hand Lane. Walk to ocean, village, railroad, jitney. $5,825,000. [email protected], 631-766-6039.
Lake George: Queen of American Lakes. 2.3 acres conservation land, walk to private 237' sandy shoreline, excellent swimming beach, small lakeside lawn, possible dock and mooring. 600+' stream frontage, old growth trees, building site near paved road and existing driveway. Unique undisturbed Adirondack parcel, your own private nature preserve, borders historic homes and large private properties all > million. Excellent investment within pristine Northern Lake George watershed. $799,000. [email protected]. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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New York City: Luxurious Duplex Penthouse Apartment Available for SALE or Rent—4BR 5BA 4293 SF Plus Outdoor Terrace. Gorgeous Views of the New York Harbour and Lady Liberty from EVERY Room! Privacy with easy access to Parks, Trails, Restaurants, and Shopping. Great Rental History. [email protected] or 917-414-7486. Advertiser is a Harvard ’83 alum.
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Luxury Charleston real estate. The finest historic, waterfront, oceanfront, golf course, and Charleston/Mt. Pleasant neighborhood living.
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Downtown San Francisco. Commercial office sublet (full floor). Market attractive pricing. Great BART accessibility. Four-year term. Contact: Will Scovill, 415-515-7198, [email protected]. BRE#01751649
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Los Angeles. Your West Coast office/residence. Traditional, high-end 5,800 sq. ft. guest house in Hollywood Hills. 7 bedrooms, 8 baths (6 ensuite), roof deck with city views, back yard with ball court, 3-car motor court for exclusive use. 12 miles to LAX. Private, secluded. John: 323-899-2772. [email protected].
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