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At Home with Harvard: Harvard in the World

Harvard Magazine’s coverage of the University’s expanding global reach

Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

Historian Alexander Keyssar on why the unpopular institution has prevailed 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Allows 40 Percent of Undergraduates Return Fall Semester

Freshmen and others on campus this fall, seniors in spring; plus calendar changes, no change in cost of attendance, and other details released

by John S. Rosenberg

Much Bigger Than the Police

A Radcliffe Institute panel examines the protest movement against police violence and structural racism.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Risky Lending in Flood Zones

To protect against rising seas, local lenders are selling off risky mortgages.

by Bennett McIntosh

At Home with Harvard: The Immigrant Experience

A selection of Harvard Magazine's writing on immigration, displacement, and the global refugee crisis

Harvard Single-Gender Club Rules Rescinded

Facing legal challenges, the University does away with its controversial regulations on final clubs, fraternities, and sororities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Calhoun-Fall

The rise and fall of Charleston’s John C. Calhoun statue, a monument to white supremacy 

by Peter H. Wood

College Yield Drops 3 Percent Since COVID-19

Some students have deferred their enrollment to next year. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard fall plans informed by other northeastern colleges

Fall academic plans from four different New England institutions—and what Harvard faces

by John S. Rosenberg

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

At Home with Harvard: Inequality in America

Selections from Harvard Magazine’s extensive coverage of wealth and income inequality