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Where Does Biomedicine Go from Here?
A former Harvard physician on why public trust in healthcare is falling.
Garber to Serve as Harvard President Beyond 2027
A once-interim appointment will now continue indefinitely.
Open Book: A New Nuclear Age
Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy’s latest book looks at the rising danger of a new arms race.
Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: Law in a Lifeboat
Moral philosophers, legal experts, and generations of Harvard students have debated this Victorian-era cannibalism case. Now it’s your turn.
Novelist Lev Grossman on Why Fantasy Isn’t About Escapism
The Magicians author discusses his influences, from Harvard to King Arthur to Tolkien.
by Eric Olson
Getting to Mars (for Real)
Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.
Harvard Students, Alumna Named Rhodes and Marshall Scholars
Nine Rhodes and five Marshall scholars will study in the U.K. in 2026.
Mount Vernon, Historic Preservation, and American Politics
Anne Neal Petri promotes George Washington and historic literacy.
Why Humans Walk on Two Legs
Research highlights our evolutionary ancestors’ unique pelvis.
by David Kohn
Harvard’s Financial Challenges Lead to Difficult Choices
The University faces the consequences of the Trump administration—and its own bureaucracy.
A Forgotten Harvard Anthem
Published the year the Titanic sank, “Harvard’s Best” is a quizzical ode to the University.
This TikTok Artist Combines Monsters and Mental Heath
Ava Jinying Salzman’s artwork helps people process difficult feelings.