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Caring for Your Heart

Harvard panel on advances in cardiac risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

by Jonathan Shaw

Abraham Verghese Named Harvard Commencement Speaker

Physician and author will address the graduation exercises May 29.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Slavery Descendants Program: What’s Next?

After researchers are laid off, an official reiterates commitment to University project.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Office for the Arts Turns 50

A birthday party with song, dance, and speech

by Max J. Krupnick

Staging Memory

The A.R.T. adapts The Odyssey.

by Max J. Krupnick

Five Questions with Professor Peter Der Manuelian

Harvard professor of Egyptology on unsolved mysteries, cats, and the beauty of ancient craftsmanship

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Women's Basketball Battles Ivy Rival Columbia

Harvard women’s basketball prepares for its rematch with Columbia. 

by David L. Tannenwald

Board of Overseers and HAA Candidates Finalized

Balloting begins April 1. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Nieman Foundation Leader Departs

Ann Marie Lipinski led the organization through a time of unprecedented change for journalism.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Making Roads Safer for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Working to curb road deaths

by Max J. Krupnick

Remembering John Corcoran ’84

An active life cut short

by Max J. Krupnick

How to Overcome Pandemic Learning Losses

Post-pandemic K-12 learning gaps remain—but some districts have found ways to close them. 

by Nina Pasquini