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Harvard faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering

Harvard's George Church, genomics pioneer, and William George, healthcare and management leader, are recognized.

Father Paul O'Brien speaks about love and his vocation to the priesthood

Hearing a priest speak about his vocation changes an undergraduate's world view.

by Isabel Ruane

Panel on Islamophobia and anti-Americanism with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal

A panel addresses cultural misunderstandings and Arab "emancipation."

Stanford sets fundraising record as Harvard plans campaign

Fundraising results set new record as Harvard plans capital campaign.

Harvard Corporation governance changes

A periodic governance update from Robert Reischauer and Drew Faust

Symposium highlights innovative strategies for effective learning and teaching

Harvard's initiative to enhance learning and teaching begins.

Jeremy Lin of New York Knicks sets new Harvard mark

Lin scored 28 points, the most in an NBA game by a player who came from the Crimson.

Eric Mazur on new interactive teaching techniques

"Active learning" may overthrow the style of teaching that has ruled universities for 600 years.

by Craig Lambert

Examples of active learning in the Harvard curriculum

Examples of active learning abound in the Harvard curriculum.

Readers discuss how to dodge questions, and stop others from dodging

Readers discuss how to dodge questions, and stop others from doing so.

The film "Raising Renee" has roots at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study

The film Raising Renee is the product of a collaboration forged at the Radcliffe Institute.

by Pat Harrison

Videos show neurons lighting up as they fire

Videos show neurons lighting up as they fire.