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Harvard Campus Disruptions
Addressing bias and hatred, challenging governance, reacting to protest, and trying to find a way forward
Simple Headlines Are Better
Harvard analysis reveals that online readers tend to avoid complexity.
A New Norton Anthology of World Literature Reimagines the Global Literary Tradition
A new Norton Anthology, edited by Harvard’s Martin Puchner, reimagines the global literary tradition.
Heads of the Parade
And a precedent-setting eightieth Harvard reunion
Harvard Alumni Day with Courtney B. Vance
Protest interruptions and a call to do “the right thing”
Harvard Professor Scott Kominers on NFTs and Brands
The coming digital revolution and how NFTs will transform ownership, brands, and how we create
Harvard Considers Request to Rename Winthrop House
Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.
When Harvard Should—And Shouldn’t—Speak
A final report from the faculty working group on institutional neutrality
How the Supreme Court Advances—and Stalls—Progress
A Radcliffe Day panel discusses pluralism and progress.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Harvard Radcliffe Day
2024 Radcliffe Medalist Sonia Sotomayor on civic engagement and optimism
Maria A. Ressa, LL.D. ’24, Harvard Commencement Address 2024
A warning about social media, the erosion of trust, and threats to democracy
Close Call
Ending a tumultuous year, Harvard tradition is served in the 373rd Commencement—with plenty of thunder from the stage.