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‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’ for the Return of Low Interest Rates

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff discusses the global forces driving up borrowing costs.

by Olivia Farrar

Improving Accessibility

A Harvard Kennedy School panel raises unnoticed policy issues.

by Max J. Krupnick

Commencement Celebrity: Tom Hanks to Address Graduates

The actor and filmmaker will be Harvard’s guest speaker on May 25.

by John S. Rosenberg

Global Health Pioneer Ophelia Dahl to Receive 2023 Radcliffe Medal

The human rights advocate co-founded Partners In Health in 1987.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Humans on Horseback

New evidence on domestication of horses—and the spread of an ancient Eurasian culture

by Jonathan Shaw

Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa

Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises  

by John S. Rosenberg

A Wide Receiver on the Basketball Court

Chris Ledlum ’23 makes his mark on the hardcourt.

by David L. Tannenwald

Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions

Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.

by Jonathan Shaw

Dumebi Menakaya Shoots Secrecy

The photographer takes self-portraits—without photographing herself.

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead

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