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University of Texas joins Harvard-MIT edX online learning venture

The state’s system brings nine universities and six health institutions to the online partnership.

The rise in the use of C-sections in recent decades

The rise in the use of C-sections

Class notes and obituaries November-December 2012

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Harvard launches first edX courses

Harvard begins massive online courses through its edX venture with MIT and Berkeley, aiming to improve education on and beyond campus

Harvard’s Pennoyer bell, Allan R. Robinson, and "Illegitimum non carborundum"

Of the Pennoyer bell, and Harvard Bandsman Allan R. Robinson, Latin librettist

Harvard endowment declines on flat returns

In a year of flat investment returns, the endowment declines as distributions support Harvard University operations

Helen Vendler on admitting and nurturing creative undergraduates

Helen Vendler on how to welcome and nurture the poets and painters of the future

Harvard economics professor Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley ’44 share Nobel prize

A faculty member and an alumnus are recognized for work on the design of markets and matching theory.

October 13, 2012: Harvard 35, Bucknell 7

Another runaway win makes it 14 straight.

by Bethell, John T

Harvard Business School new Chao building fellowships

The Chao Family Foundation donates $40 million for an executive-education facility and fellowships.

Harvard releases new 10-year plan for Allston

The University previews a 10-year expansion plan for its Allston campus.

Harvard president keynotes Boston College sesquicentennial celebration

Harvard president keynotes Boston College sesquicentennial celebration