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Sociologist Orlando Patterson does landmark work on slavery and freedom.

Orlando Patterson may be the last of Harvard sociology’s big thinkers.

by Craig Lambert

Harvard School of Public Health $350-million endowment

A transformative endowment gift from Gerald L. Chan and family

“Harvard-Hiring-Harvard” helps students find employment

“Harvard-Hiring-Harvard” helps students find employment.

Analytics has the power to transform government

Harnessing civic data makes governments more responsive to citizens.

by Stephanie Garlock

Events at Harvard and throughout Greater Boston in November and December

Events on and off campus during November and December

Review of Thomas Forrest Kelly’s “Capturing Music,” by Anna Zayaruznaya

The recording of songs and sounds past—a history of musical notation in the West

by Anna Zayaruznaya

Magnetic Waves show promise in treatment of bipolar disorder and depression

Researchers at Mclean Hospital develop a magnet that treats depression and bipolar disorder

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard beats Cornell 24-7 to go 4-0

Harvard's football team came to life in the second half to defeat Cornell, 24-7.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood steps down

The Harvard Kennedy School’s leader will conclude his service at the end of the academic year.

Harvard's Douglas Melton creates functional insulin-producing human beta cells

Douglas Melton creates working beta cells from stem cells for eventual use in treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

Research into medical marijuana and cognitive function

Novelist Patricia Cornwell donates $500,000 to McLean program studying the drug's effect on cognitive function.