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‘What Do We Dream Of at Harvard?’

President Alan M. Garber used traditional Memorial Church address to consider the unique qualities of human intelligence and learning.

by Jonathan Shaw

Garber Welcomes Class of 2030 to ‘Constellation Harvard’

Due to rain, the University held dual Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2030 in Sanders Theatre.

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard Expert: Regulate AI Like Any Other Technology

Alexander Pascal, the executive director of Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center, says governments should not passively accept that AI is inevitable.

by Olivia Farrar

Jason Furman: Capitalism Is Working. It Could Work Better.

On Open to Debate, the Harvard economist defended free market competition—with meaningful government involvement. 

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard Agrees to $53 Million Settlement in Body Parts Theft Case

The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: Social Media and You

Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life.

FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House

After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Antisemitism Case Against Harvard Dismissed

Court finds the government’s arguments that the University continues to violate civil rights laws unpersuasive.

by Jonathan Shaw

A 70-Year View of Harvard and American Universities

Former Indiana University president Thomas Ehrlich looks back on curriculum, co-education, and other major trends.

by Thomas Ehrlich

Where Should Data Centers Go?

Before a data center is built, Francesca Dominici and Le Xie aim to predict costs to the grid, the air, and the neighbors next door.

by Laurel M. Shugart

Don’t Call Stephanie Pierce A Paleontologist

From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity.

by Laurel M. Shugart

How CNN’s Abby Phillip Referees Political Debates

The Harvard graduate’s roundtable talk show touches on hot button issues from religion to sex. 

by Craig Lambert