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Reengineering Arts and Sciences

Spurring innovation, rethinking departments, tapping centers—and Ph.D. support

by John S. Rosenberg

Controlling AI Influence Over Consumers

When pricing algorithms take advantage of an individual’s ignorance, legal scrutiny is in order.

by Max J. Krupnick

AWOL from Academics

Behind students' increasing pull toward extracurriculars

by Aden Barton

Off the Shelf

Revolutionizing French fashion, early Chinese writing, and more

Why Americans Love to Hate Harvard

The president emeritus on elite universities’ academic accomplishments—and a rising tide of antagonism

by Derek Bok

George Sarrinikolaou

Provost for climate and sustainability’s journey from Athens to Harvard

by Nina Pasquini

Capturing the American South

Photographs at the Addison Gallery of American Art 

by Nell Porter-Brown

Leading with Care

Michael Hill strikes the right balance.

by Max J. Krupnick

Making Space

The natural history of Junko Yamamoto’s art and architecture

by Nina Pasquini

Applying AI—How and Why

Using AI in pedagogy, research, and University administration

by Jonathan Shaw

How AI Took Control of a Living Brain

An AI agent in a Harvard lab learned to guide an animal to food—and that gives hope to Parkinson’s patients.

by Jonathan Shaw

Mysterious Minis

Intricate mosaics shrouded in mystery

by Max J. Krupnick