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What a Key EPA Repeal Means for America’s Climate Future

A Harvard alumni panel examines the impact of the “Endangerment Finding.”

by Olivia Farrar

HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education

The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.

Scandal forces Congressman David Wu to announce resignation

The Medical School alumnus announced he will not seek an eighth term.

Esmeralda Santiago overcomes stroke to publish epic novel

The new historical novel by the Harvard-educated author has earned wide praise.

Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria

Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.

In Cuba with the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra—a timpanist's tale

An undergraduate writes about time travel, the "Communist clap," and odes to joy.

by Elizabeth C. Bloom

Sarah Hicks ’93 conducts orchestral arrangements of Sting's hits

The recording artist and the Harvard-educated conductor perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Comic writer Megan Amram is tweeting her way to fame

Writer Megan Amram '10 builds her fan base on Twitter.

Jackson Pollock's painting technique explained by Harvard physicist

Harvard mathematician Lakshinarayan Mahadevan and colleagues have gleaned insights into the artist's painting technique.

Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery to create 375th birthday cake for Harvard

Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery will provide a cake for Harvard's 375th birthday celebration.

The Stanley Cup's Crimson connections

Three Harvard alumni played front-office roles in building the Boston Bruins team that won ice hockey's 2011 Stanley Cup.