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Harvard College Applications Surge 15 Percent

Of 1,648 students in the class of 2030, 39 percent will pay no tuition.

by Jonathan Shaw

Jim Merriner, Alaskan school superintendent, is profiled

In rural Alaska, Jim Merriner runs a school district with a major educational footprint across the state.

by Shane Brodie

Historic hod, Henry Kissinger, and more

Messenger from the past

by Primus VI

Is there a language of behavior?

Sandeep Datta says the brain composes behavior from pre-existing “syllables.”

by Jonathan Shaw

Democracy’s Prospects TK

A Harvard Magazine Roundtable

Richard Montanez speaks at Harvard

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos inventor Richard Montañez shares lessons from his rags-to-riches story.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Alexis Sandler, associate general counsel at MoMA: a profile

Solving legal challenges at MoMA

by Sanya Sagar

The Harvard class of 1957 offers recollections and reflections

Recollections and Reflections from the Harvard class of 1957—a benchmark reunion project

Arne Duncan at Harvard Institute of Politics

Arne Duncan ’86 discusses education, politics, and Harvard basketball at the Institute of Politics.

by David L. Tannenwald

2018 Harvard Alumni Association Award winners

The 2018 Harvard Alumni Association Award winners

The argument for geographically targeted economic interventions

Could place-based policies solve regional economic and social problems?

by Oset Babür