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Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention

The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.

by Jonathan Shaw

“Our Towns” highlights a positive force in American life

James ’70 and Deborah Fallows ’71 explore “what the hell is happening in America.”

by Lincoln Caplan

The Bajau fishermen of Indonesia face lifestyle pressures.

In Indonesia, the Bajau fishermen’s way of life is under pressure.

by Lydialyle Gibson , David Hu

Hillary Clinton to receive Radcliffe Medal

The ceremony will take place during Commencement week on May 25.

by Oset Babür

Harvard faculty moves on preregistration, USGSOs, mixed-gender housing, and more

…and other matters—final clubs, housing, and Farish Jenkins—before the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Enforcing Social-Club Sanctions Won’t Require Oaths

Harvard College spells out how its new policy will be enforced.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Commencement speaker John Lewis

A civil-rights leader returns to campus.  

by John S. Rosenberg

"I want one more shot!": profile of TV writer Nell Scovell

TV writer Nell Scovell looks back on Just the Funny Parts.

by Sophia Nguyen

Richard T. Greener statue installed at University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina recognizes its first African-American professor—Richard T. Greener, A.B. 1870.

by Jean Martin

Money Can’t Buy Love, But Here’s What Can

New research proves that couples should spend money to increase quality time spent together.

by Oset Babür

Stephen J. Rapp seeks justice for Syrian victims of war crimes

Stephen J. Rapp seeks justice for Syrian victims of war crimes.

by Ben Beach