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Is executive function foundational for conceptual learning, Harvard profs ask
Studying the role of “executive function” in learning, in minds young and old
Baez, Dylan, and more vignettes from Harvard’s class of 1964
Baez, Dylan, and more vignettes from Harvard’s class of 1964
"Farewell, Fred Voodoo" by Amy Wilentz continues her long coverage of Haiti
Amy Wilentz on her “touchstone and central obsession”
Harvard faculty object to cameras monitoring attendance
An experiment in monitoring students’ engagements with lectures runs afoul of faculty concerns about the sanctity of classrooms.
Open Access proponent Peter Suber, briefly profiled
The open-access proponent works to increase the flow of scholarly information.
Boston's Gibson House Museum elucidates Back Bay history
Boston’s history glimpsed through one eccentric’s home
President Drew Faust on initiatives giving students public-service opportunities
A letter from President Faust
Racer Patrick Staropoli strives for Nascar
A Harvard summa aims for NASCAR.
by Steve Potter
Anthony Giachetti makes wood furniture an art form
Anthony Giachetti’s furniture is both functional and timeless.
Harvard wrestler Todd Preston works on NCAA dreams
Wrestler Todd Preston wins—from the bottom up.
To poet Joan Naviyuk Kane ’00, abandoned King Island is a potent creative source
For Joan Naviyuk Kane ’00, an abandoned island is a potent creative source.
by Melanie Wang
Harvard Medical School campaign, Steve Ballmer gift
Funding medical research and education, Steve Ballmer boosts computer-science expansion, and arts and teacher-training initiatives