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“Hard Truths” about Harvard’s Classroom “Compact”

An Arts and Sciences committee raises anew questions about a Crimson education.

by John S. Rosenberg

Gift of Munch Artworks

Transformative bequest left to the Harvard Art Museums

by Jonathan Shaw

Faculty Voices, Round Two

The presidential advisory group, and the proposed senate

by John S. Rosenberg

Five Questions with George Cooper ’25 on Student-Musicians

The College senior on a mixtape of songs produced by student-musicians

by Max J. Krupnick

Is Memory Connected to Creativity?

Harvard’s Daniel L. Schacter on how recreating past events can lead to divergent thought

by Olivia Farrar

A Shakeup at Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative

A research team’s abrupt layoff sparks wider concerns about the University project. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Five Questions with Audrey Chang ’25 of the Harvard Responsible Computing Club

The College senior on creating structures for responsible tech use

by Max J. Krupnick

Affordable Homeownership in Allston

An affordable homeownership project is proposed on a Harvard-donated site in Allston.

by Jonathan Shaw

Jodie Foster to Receive 2025 Radcliffe Medal

The actress and filmmaker will receive the Institute’s highest honor on May 9.

by Nina Pasquini

The Psychology of Virtual Reality

Harvard’s Steven Pinker on the psychology underlying the experience—and limitations—of VR

by Olivia Farrar

James J. Husson Appointed Head of Development

Academic fundraising veteran joins Harvard April 1

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits

Adopts IHRA definition, bolsters antisemitism education

by Max J. Krupnick