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Stories of the Voiceless

When written records fall silent, new technologies turn up evidence of a different kind.

Martha Minow Appointed Dean of Harvard Law School

Martha Minow, a member of the law school faculty since 1981, has been appointed dean, succeeding Elena Kagan, now solicitor general of the United States.

A Kindle Connection

Amazon's electronic book-reader, the Kindle, has more than one Harvard Business School connection.

The Early Retirees

The University has disclosed information on the staff members, by school, who were offered and who accepted its voluntary early-retirement incentive program.

Off-the-Bench Opinions

Radcliffe Institute Medalist Sandra Day O'Connor offers candid views over lunch.

The Prodigal Doctor Returns

“Samuel Shem” speaks at the Medical School.

Commencement Day 2009

With speeches by President Drew Faust and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Commencement 2009 photo gallery

Photos from Commencement week

In Esteemed Company

This year's honorary degree recipients come from the worlds of literature, cinema, music, AIDS and cancer research—and more.

“Service Connects Us to Each Other and the Community”

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius gives the Commencement address at the Harvard Kennedy School.

The Solicitous Solicitor General Returns

Former dean Elena Kagan speaks at the Law School Class Day.

Management Maxims from HBS Class Day

Jamie Dimon returned to campus at the end of a tumultuous year to share thoughts on careers, leadership, and obligations to society.