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Harvard alumni in 112th Congress number 33
Harvard's roster in the 112th Congress gains a second Republican representative.
A course with celebrity chefs and edible labs kindles interest in science
The ingredients for a wildly popular new General Education course: celebrity chefs, edible labs, and a contest for a trip to Spain
by Sarah Zhang
Photographer Susan Meiselas named Harvard Arts Medalist
The photographer will be honored during the Arts First celebration in April.
Video: tour the human skull and learn how shoes affect a runner's gait
Take a tour of the human skull, and learn how shoes affect a runner's gait, with Daniel Lieberman.
Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library
Helen Shenton was previously deputy director of the Harvard University Library.
Drew Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
In the wake of a historic Senate vote, President Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus.
Video: computerized tests evaluate people's risk of attempting suicide
Learn about computerized tests that evaluate whether someone is at risk of attempting suicide. Plus, related links and an article from the magazine archives.
January-February 2011 class notes and obituaries
Harvard alumni may sign in to view class notes and obituaries.
An excerpt from "Running the Books" by Avi Steinberg
Learning the rules of life in prison: an excerpt from the memoir of former prison librarian Avi Steinberg ’02
Paul Farmer appointed University Professor; Peter Gomes suffers stroke
Farmer is known for humanitarian work and global health; Gomes is hospitalized.
Music and Lyrics
Clips from the career of librettist John Weidman ’68, including a Sesame Street sketch, excerpts from Assassins, and Weidman's reflections on works staged at Lincoln Center
Profile of new Harvard squash coach Mike Way
A new squash coach has arrived from Canada.