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Is the Press Still Free?

A Harvard alumni panel discusses New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and threats to journalists today.

by Olivia Farrar

Edward S. Steinfeld reviews Ezra Vogel’s “China and Japan: Facing History”

The parallel, perilous, histories of China and Japan

Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women

At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women

by John S. Rosenberg

MV Mycological’s shiitakes

The farmers at MV Mycological hope so.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Honorary degree recipients 2019

The honorands of 2019

2019 Harvard Medalists

For extraordinary service to the University

Harvard Commencement talk by Lawrence Bacow, Teju Cole, Angela Merkel

Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences 2019 Centennial Medalists

Contributions to society from graduate research

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week

The 2019 Harvard Cambridge Scholars

Britain-bound

Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat

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