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Harvard Graduate Workers Begin Strike

In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.

by Lydialyle Gibson

From academia to art: profile of Nell Painter

Nell Painter reflects on leaving the ivory tower for art school at age 64.

by Olivia Schwob

“The Black Clown” by Langston Hughes is set to music

An oratorio adapted from Langston Hughes

by Sophia Nguyen

Casey Cep reviews “These Truths: A History of the United States,” by Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore excavates the history of America, down to its bedrock values.

by Casey N. Cep

“Rebellious Lawyering” author Gerald López: a profile

Gerald López’s radical theory—and practice

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Alumni Association president Margaret Wang

New HAA president Margaret Wang ’09

by Nell Porter-Brown

2018 Hiram Hunn Award winners

The admissions office honors alumni volunteers.

2018 Aloian Memorial Scholars

Two seniors who help make Houses into homes

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Delivers First Address at Morning Prayers

On the first day of classes, President Larry Bacow reminds students of the importance of reflection and contemplation.

by Jonathan Shaw

21,000 Hours

President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon in the Spotlight

Fresh efforts to understand the writer’s history and craft

by Brandon J. Dixon