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Ashton Carter nominated as deputy secretary of defense
On leave from the Kennedy School, Carter had been working for the Pentagon.
Kit Parker uncovers mechanics of traumatic brain injury
Bioengineering professor’s discovery offers new hope for injured soldiers.
HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education
The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.
The Arts: More Than Diversion
The arts deserve central consideration in Harvard's mission, not just treatment as an embellishment.
by Mia Riverton
Harvard Graduate School of Education video tells teens "It Gets Better"
The worldwide campaign provides messages of hope and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens.
Scandal forces Congressman David Wu to announce resignation
The Medical School alumnus announced he will not seek an eighth term.
Esmeralda Santiago overcomes stroke to publish epic novel
The new historical novel by the Harvard-educated author has earned wide praise.
Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria
Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.
In Cuba with the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra—a timpanist's tale
An undergraduate writes about time travel, the "Communist clap," and odes to joy.
Harvard crew coach Harry Parker undergoes cancer treatment
Harry Parker is receiving treatment and reducing his work schedule.
Ivy League limits full-contact football practices
The new Ivy League policy goes well beyond NCAA guidelines.
Marc Hauser, psychology professor found responsible for misconduct, resigns
The psychology professor, found guilty of misconduct last year, is leaving August 1.