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Drew Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

In the wake of a historic Senate vote, President Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus.

Video: computerized tests evaluate people's risk of attempting suicide

Learn about computerized tests that evaluate whether someone is at risk of attempting suicide. Plus, related links and an article from the magazine archives.

January-February 2011 class notes and obituaries

Harvard alumni may sign in to view class notes and obituaries.

An excerpt from "Running the Books" by Avi Steinberg

Learning the rules of life in prison: an excerpt from the memoir of former prison librarian Avi Steinberg ’02

Paul Farmer appointed University Professor; Peter Gomes suffers stroke

Farmer is known for humanitarian work and global health; Gomes is hospitalized.

Music and Lyrics

Clips from the career of librettist John Weidman ’68, including a Sesame Street sketch, excerpts from Assassins, and Weidman's reflections on works staged at Lincoln Center

Profile of new Harvard squash coach Mike Way

A new squash coach has arrived from Canada.

Planning a Digital Public Library of America

Leaders of research libraries, foundations, and national cultural institutions gathered at Harvard to discuss the feasibility of creating a national digital library.

Task force recommends coordinated management structure for Harvard libraries

The Task Force on University Libraries recommends a coordinated management structure for the entire system.

Jack Rakove reviews Pauline's Maier's "Ratification," on the U.S. Constitution

The great experiment in constitution-making

by Jack Rakove

Risks and rewards of third-age and encore careers

For third-agers, changing careers is exciting, scary, and challenging.

by Nell Porter-Brown