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Rereading the Renaissance

The only thing most teachers and students of the humanities agree on, it often seems, is that these are troubled times for their field. For a...

by Adam Kirsch

Harvard in India

The Harvard Alumni Association’s Global Series conference “The Power of the Idea: An Academic Symposium Exploring Outreach in South...

Chapter & Verse

James Wallace seeks to learn the origin of, and find more verses of, parody lyrics for “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,” by...

Nothing to Fear

Few people devote their lives to creatures that have frightened and killed humans throughout history. Herpetologist Kate Jackson, Ph.D...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard in the Olympics

Rarely will you hear a former Olympic and National Hockey League player use the word “fungible” twice within a few minutes, but C.J...

Art Museums Launch Renaissance

The rebirthing of the Harvard University Art Museums is announced. After months of strategic planning, and a wide-ranging search for real...

Arts and Sciences Dean to Leave Office

Friday evening, January 27, was quiet, with the College dispersed for intercession. Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) dean William C. Kirby was...

Growing through OCD

“I am glad I have OCD,” writes Charles M. Barber ’85 in his memoir, Songs from the Black Chair. Barber, who spent a decade as...

Good Times at Frank's

Okay, you can strap on your credit card, go to Grill 23 in Boston, and have placed before you a 24-ounce (yes, 24 ounce) porterhouse steak ($44)...

by Christopher Reed

Return to Harvard Day

On April 19, alumni of all College classes, their spouses, and high school-aged-offspring have an opportunity to visit the College, attend...

Waiting to Inhale

Extreme sports usually mean speed, danger, or spectacular stunts—things like snowboarding, skateboarding, rock climbing. They may reach...

Winter Sports

Basketball The women’s team (7-11, 3-2 Ivy) had a bumpy start against non-Ivy opponents, but took out Yale, Columbia, and Cornell, all by...