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Harvard Commencement 2017 preview
Follow Harvard Magazine for updates throughout the week.
Harvard baseball player Josh Ellis is profiled
On the eve of his graduation, the baseball team’s Josh Ellis looks forward—and back.
The Harvard Medalists of 2017
This year’s honorees include an architect, athletics enthusiast, and longtime University administrator.
Marshall Plan Debuts at 1947 Harvard Commencement
When Secretary of State George C. Marshall received a degree—and established the standard for U.S. engagement with the world
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced
There are five new members of the Board of Overseers, and six new directors.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Medical School Launches HMX
The application-only courses will be open to the Harvard community and beyond.
by Oset Babür
The Citizen’s Right to Know
Anthony Lewis ’48 and media colleagues discuss “a basic issue of constitutional democracy” during the Watergate spring of 1973.
Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation
Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.
Reimagining Cabot Library and Its Common Spaces
Penny Pritzker ’81 reflects on how the space has been completely transformed into more than just floors of stacks.
by Oset Babür
The Marshall Plan's sleeper start
When the Marshall Plan was announced at Harvard
Studying Zika
Harvard researchers race to stem the disease’s deadly spread.
An Unpredictable Path to Student Unionization
A new election could take place as early as next fall.