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At Home with Harvard: Harvard History through a New Lens
Accepted histories can always be reexamined in a new light, and this is just as true of Harvard’s history.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
Immunity to COVID-19 Appears Feasible
Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
Harvard Law Offers Zero-L Free Nationwide
An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.
Nearly Half of Early COVID-19 Transmission Was Work-related
Nearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
At Home with Harvard: Great Legal Minds
Our favorite stories on the legal minds reshaping American law
The 2020 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
Her Campus Pulls Off “Epic” Virtual Graduation
“I’m Still Graduating” celebrates the class of 2020 around the world.
Paul Farmer and Evelynn Hammonds on coronavirus and racial health disparities
A conversation on health disparities, with Paul Farmer and Evelynn Hammonds
At Home with Harvard: Extraordinary Lives
From our “Vita” section, extraordinary lives of authors, artists, activists, and more
COVID-19 and the Graduate Student Union
“When times are tough, there comes to be this real question of who is forced to bear the cost.”
Could the reproduction number of SARS-CoV-2 be double early estimates?
A critical scientific question that bears on policies for fighting the pandemic