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The Renovated Harvard Coop

Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”

by Kristina DeMichele

Football 2021: Princeton 18, Harvard 16

An officiating mistake gives Princeton the win.

by Dick Friedman

SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision

The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members

Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Mandates Vaccination

The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.

by John S. Rosenberg

Football 2021: Harvard 30, Lafayette 3

The Crimson men overpower Lafayette.

by Dick Friedman

Life After Brain Injury

Alumna Carolyn Gold on finding a “new self” after West Nile encephalitis

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus

A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year

by John S. Rosenberg

Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process

Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.

by Jacob Sweet

Football 2021: Harvard 24, Cornell 10

Harvard remains undefeated with a win over Cornell.

by Dick Friedman

Memorable Mentors

Richard Lewontin, Richard Zeckhauser, diplomatic security, diverse inclusion, and admissions agita lampooned

by Primus VI

An Obligation to Dignity

Poet and lawyer—and MacArthur “genius”—Reginald Dwayne Betts on art and imprisonment

by Lydialyle Gibson