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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

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.

Alumni donations to Harvard

A record-breaking fiftieth-reunion total is one among many contributions.

Excerpt from Sophia Rosenfeld, "Common Sense: A Political History"

Historian Sophia Rosenfeld examines the origins of politicians' appeals to "common sense."

Shared Interest Group summer events: Harvardwood

Summer events hosted by Shared Interest Groups

Profile of Janny Scott, author of "A Singular Woman"

Janny Scott '77 introduces Barack Obama's mother to a wider audience.

by Maya E. Shwayder

The 2011 Harvard Cambridge Scholars

Four new graduates head back to school—in the other Cambridge

The 2011 Harvard Medalists

For outstanding service to the University, a Commencement afternoon thank-you