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Boston to Portland, Maine--and even Canada

By train, bike, bus, and boat

Mystic, Connecticut

By train, boat, and bike

Harvard Puzzle: "House"

Solve the most recent creation of puzzlemaker John de Cuevas '52

Vautin Named Acting VP for Administration

Thomas E. Vautin, who has logged more than 31 years of service to the University, will take the reins on July 1, after Sally Zeckhauser retires.

Stories of the Voiceless

When written records fall silent, new technologies turn up evidence of a different kind.

Martha Minow Appointed Dean of Harvard Law School

Martha Minow, a member of the law school faculty since 1981, has been appointed dean, succeeding Elena Kagan, now solicitor general of the United States.

A Kindle Connection

Amazon's electronic book-reader, the Kindle, has more than one Harvard Business School connection.

The Early Retirees

The University has disclosed information on the staff members, by school, who were offered and who accepted its voluntary early-retirement incentive program.

Off-the-Bench Opinions

Radcliffe Institute Medalist Sandra Day O'Connor offers candid views over lunch.

Commencement Day 2009

With speeches by President Drew Faust and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

The Prodigal Doctor Returns

“Samuel Shem” speaks at the Medical School.

Commencement 2009 photo gallery

Photos from Commencement week