March 1, 2002 A Romantic Swim From The March-April 2002 Issue Published in the March-April 2002 print issue in the Alumni section. Most popular How Philosophy at Harvard Saved Itself As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap? Three Harvard Alumni and a Former Postdoc Named MacArthur Fellows A labor economist, an organic chemist, a physicist, and a memory researcher were honored with 2026 “genius” grants. Harvard Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities. Explore More From Current Issue Check back soon to take our survey! Undergraduate Column Can the College do more to prepare students for the real world? Museums & Collections A rare Egyptian mummy case is on display at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.