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University of Texas joins Harvard-MIT edX online learning venture

The state’s system brings nine universities and six health institutions to the online partnership.

The rise in the use of C-sections in recent decades

The rise in the use of C-sections

Class notes and obituaries November-December 2012

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Harvard launches first edX courses

Harvard begins massive online courses through its edX venture with MIT and Berkeley, aiming to improve education on and beyond campus

Harvard’s Pennoyer bell, Allan R. Robinson, and "Illegitimum non carborundum"

Of the Pennoyer bell, and Harvard Bandsman Allan R. Robinson, Latin librettist

Harvard endowment declines on flat returns

In a year of flat investment returns, the endowment declines as distributions support Harvard University operations

Helen Vendler on admitting and nurturing creative undergraduates

Helen Vendler on how to welcome and nurture the poets and painters of the future

Vegan cookbooks for grill and with alcoholic ingredients

Plant-based pleasure with spirit and sizzle

by Betsy Block

Bistro du Midi offers French fare near the Public Garden

Fine French fare within sight of the Public Garden

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Undergraduate ponders her hometown, Harvard, and a village in Tanzania

The Undergraduate ponders her hometown, Harvard, and a village in Tanzania.

by Kathryn C. Reed

Harvard College investigates cheating

The College investigates more than 100 students in an exam-cheating case—and explores broader teaching and learning concerns

Harvard Football 2012's 12-game winning streak

Bite down. Grind it out. And score profusely.

by Bethell, John T