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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

When “Failure” Means Success

Learning how to make the most of setbacks at Harvard

by Josie Abugov

Over the River Dept.

Cornhole at HBS, prayer and meditation at SEAS, minerologist’s meter, eclipse aficionado

by Primus VI

Medieval Disinformation?

A Worcester exhibit links politics and visual culture.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Letters 7 Ware Who Teaches

Undergraduates, their classes, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The Senior Housing Shortfall

As the ranks of the elderly swell, there are too few housing options for seniors who want to “age in place.”

by Colleen Walsh

Healthy People, Healthy Planet

The healthiest plant-based diets are also best for the environment.

by Erin O’Donnell

Prepare for AI Hackers

Human systems of all kinds may soon be vulnerable to subversion by artificial intelligence.

by Daniel Oberhaus

Louis Deslauriers

Portrait of an expert in science education and "engaged learning"

by Lydialyle Gibson

2023 Candidates for Overseers and HAA Elected Directors

The nominated slates for this spring’s balloting

Sarah Karmon in “listening mode”

Harvard Alumni Association’s new executive director

by Nell Porter-Brown