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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Speak at Harvard in June

The American Navy SEAL, born to immigrants, is a doctor and a space traveler.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard economist Richard Freeman on the risks of robotization of the economy

Most people’s jobs are at risk of becoming robotized, argues labor economist Richard Freeman.

by Richard B. Freeman

Through the Toilet Bowl, and What I Found There

An alumna reflects on her experience in Dorm Crew.

by Breeanna Elliott

Fencing champion Adrienne Jarocki on the sport of “physical chess"

Two-time NCAA women’s fencing champion Adrienne Jarocki talks about the sport of “physical chess.” 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Author Michael Pollan speaks at Harvard about his journey as a writer

At Radcliffe, the author talks on nature, food, and altered states of consciousness.

by Laura Levis

Harvard Asian-American leadership

A coincidence of leadership at Harvard, at a contested moment

by John S. Rosenberg

Actress Rashida Jones ’97 named 2016 Harvard College Class Day speaker

The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.

by Laura Levis

Graduate School of Design conference addresses racism in St. Louis

Urban planners and scholars talk racism and exclusion in St. Louis.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Overseer Election Begins

Campaigning gets under way, as ballots are mailed and candidates are endorsed.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard PBK literary exercises will feature Stephen Greenblatt and Robyn Schiff

Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony opens Commencement week on May 24.

Harvard alumna teaches humanities at West Point

Elizabeth D. Samet ’91 melds literature and leadership in her classes for the cadets.

by John S. Rosenberg