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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.
Sarah Hicks ’93 conducts orchestral arrangements of Sting's hits
The recording artist and the Harvard-educated conductor perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
A Harvard researcher surveys the damage from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan
On Japan's Sanriku Coast, a researcher surveys the damage from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
by Akira Tsuda
Harvard's Memorial Church gets a new organ
The organ, Fisk Opus 139, is being assembled for an Easter Sunday debut.
by Sarah Zhang
Comic writer Megan Amram is tweeting her way to fame
Writer Megan Amram '10 builds her fan base on Twitter.
Jackson Pollock's painting technique explained by Harvard physicist
Harvard mathematician Lakshinarayan Mahadevan and colleagues have gleaned insights into the artist's painting technique.