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"Mastermind," Maria Konnikova's how-to book on perceiving like Sherlock Holmes

The "Literally Psyched" columnist on Sherlock Holmes, perception, and mental prowess

Years of life added by exercise is now quantified by research

New study reveals just how many years of life are added by varying levels of exercise.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard 2013 Commencement details

Instructions for degree candidates and others

The Undergraduate reflects on mentoring and community

The Undergraduate reflects on mentoring and community.

by Kathryn C. Reed

Harvard University Press centennial in a digital era

At its centennial, Harvard University Press continues publishing books, while vastly expanding its digital products.

by Christopher Reed

Harvard's Bruce Western advocates new prison, rehabilitation policies

Sociologist Bruce Western rethinks incarceration in America

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Bob Egan traces the places of pop icons

Bob Egan finds the original venues of iconic images.

by Craig Lambert

Letters on placebos, memorable McKinlock bell, and paramedics

Placebos, memorable McKinlock bell, paramedics

2013 Candidates for Harvard University Overseers and HAA elected directors

2013 Candidates for Harvard University Overseers and HAA elected directors

Rebecca Nadler is Harvard’s first NCAA gold medalist in skiing

Rebecca Nadler is Harvard’s first NCAA gold medalist in skiing.

HarvardX, edX, and online teaching, learning expand

HarvardX, edX, and online teaching and learning proliferate.

Harvard University Press printer's mark

View diverse versions of HUP's logotype through time.