Features
Rachel Ruysch’s Lush (Still) Life
Now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, a Dutch painter’s art proved a treasure trove for scientists.
This Harvard Scientist Is Changing the Future of Genetic Diseases
David Liu has pioneered breakthroughs in gene editing, creating new therapies that may lead to cures.
Why Harvard Needs International Students
An ed school professor on why global challenges demand global experiences
Two Years of Doxxing at Harvard
What happens when students are publicly named and shamed for their views?
How Maga Went Mainstream at Harvard
Trump, TikTok, and the pandemic are reshaping Gen Z politics.
A New Narrative of Civil Rights
Political philosopher Brandon Terry’s vision of racial progress
A Timeline of Conflicts between Harvard and the Federal Government
From campus protests to policy clashes, a timeline of Harvard’s tensions with Washington
Harvard Commencement 2025
Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.
The Harvard Professor Who Quantified Democracy
Erica Chenoweth’s data shows how—and when—authoritarians fall.
Harvard’s Standoff: The Legal Teams
A roster of lawyers on both sides
What Research Is at Risk In Harvard’s Federal Funding Cuts?
A sampling of the 1,000-plus University studies canceled by federal funding cuts