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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

Harvard rugby first-year scorer Sofie Fella

Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella

by Lydialyle Gibson

Science Dean, Soccer Judge Frank Doyle

On the weekends, SEAS dean Frank Doyle steps out of his office and onto the pitch.

by Jacob Sweet

Jack Szostak pursues the biggest questions on Earth

Jack Szostak’s pursuit of the biggest questions on Earth

by Erin O’Donnell

Ellen Newbold La Motte

Brief life of a bold activist: 1873-1961

by Cynthia Wachtell

Dani Rodrik profiled by Marina Bolotnikova

Dani Rodrik’s views on trade, development, and democracy enter the mainstream.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers

A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.

by Stuart L. Schreiber

Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research

A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors

by Jonathan Shaw

Dolores Huerta receives the Radcliffe Medal

Radcliffe Medalist Dolores Huerta has spent her life helping people realize that they have power. 

by Jacob Sweet , Lydialyle Gibson

“Nothing Has to Stay the Way It Is”

German chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the class of 2019.   

by Marina N. Bolotnikova , Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard 368th Commencement Morning Exercises

Beyond the formalities, a message at the Morning Exercises of the University’s 368th Commencement

by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet