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What mortarboards hide, and news of centenarian Clarence M. Agress
On the uses of mortarboards, and a centenarian’s update
Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust on the value of basic research
A letter from President Faust
Harvard men's basketball threatens Michigan State in an NCAA loss
Harvard’s men’s basketball team lost, 80-73, to Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, giving them a scare.
Harvard economist Rohini Pande assesses the impact of public policies
Economist Rohini Pande assesses the impact of public policies.
Sage Stossel's graphic novel, Starling, depicts an anti-superheroine.
“Starling” can handle thugs and palookas, but not daily life.
Many Cambridge restaurants take risks and tend toward innovation.
Cambridge chefs delight in novelty.
Harvard seniors reflect on personal lessons they have learned
Seniors reveal some unexpected lessons learned at Harvard.
Michael Bloomberg will speak at Harvard Commencement 2014
Former New York mayor Michael R. Bloomberg speaks at Commencement.
Kenneth C. Griffin gives Harvard $150 million for financial aid
A landmark gift for financial aid, and other campaign gains
A Harvard undergraduate drops a hook in the local river
A Harvard undergraduate looks riverward
Nearly 100 Harvard faculty members demand fossil fuel divestment
In an open letter to Harvard’s president and Corporation, they cite many reasons for divesting fossil-fuel holdings.
Papyrus and lampblack from the Gospel of Jesus's Wife appear ancient
Ink and papyrus dating are consistent with an ancient origin.