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College Admits 14.5 Percent of Early-Action Applicants

The admissions office reports a slight increase in first-generation admits. 

Federal NLRB Rejects Harvard’s Appeal in Grad Student Union Case

In July, the regional NLRB had ruled to invalidate the results of Harvard’s November 2016 graduate-student union election and order a new election. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Sexual Harassment and Assault Complaints Increased 65 Percent Last Year

A new report on adherence to the University’s Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy

by Oset Babür

Samuel Huntington remembered

A memorial minute on the eminent political scientist

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover

A campus remade in the course of the capital campaign

Newport’s winter activities

Visiting Newport, Rhode Island, during the winter

by Nell Porter-Brown

Off the Shelf: Recent Books with Harvard Connections

Recent books with Harvard connections

Excerpt from “Off the Charts,” by Ann Hulbert

Parents and superkids, then and now  

by Ann Hulbert

Honoring Harvard Magazine contributors

Recognizing outstanding authors and artists for serving our readers

Dean George Daley’s vision for Harvard Medical School

One year into his deanship, George Daley shares his vision for Harvard Medical School.

by Jonathan Shaw

Meghan O'Sullivan discusses her new book, "Windfall," on energy policy

The United States is finally in a position of energy dominance, but its ability to harness this boom is fraught with challenges.  

by Oset Babür

Games of old from Houghton Library

Amusements to dispel the winter blues  

by Diane E. Booton