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Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention

The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.

by Jonathan Shaw

Fredrik Logevall and Arne Westad on Zoom together.

Are We Entering a Second Cold War?

A discussion of Russia’s invasion—and how it can end

by Jacob Sweet

Demonstrators hold up a sign that reads, "Shame on Harvard."

Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Mishandled Harassment Complaints

At a Monday demonstration, students show support for the plaintiffs. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Philip W. Lovejoy

Philip Lovejoy to Step Down as Harvard Alumni Leader

Alumni Association executive director announces retirement at end of 2022.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Jarvis Givens

Fugitive Pedagogy

Jarvis Givens rediscovers the underground history of black schooling.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Portraits of the nine nominees for The Harvard Board of Overseers

Meet the Candidates

Overseer and HAA elected-director nominees—and their views

by John S. Rosenberg

Miller of "The Bay State Banner"

Countering misinformation and chronicling black success

by Juliet Isselbacher

A Verdant Cultural Retreat

Boston’s Forest Hills Cemetery is a welcome respite from the world.

by Nell Porter-Brown

illustration of a black employee working and eating at his desk while colleagues go out to lunch

Being Black at Work

Realizing the full potential of black employees

by Veronique Greenwood

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Social Media Use and Adult Depression

A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

by Erin O’Donnell

A colored illustration of diverse voters in a ballot box from which the color is being drained

Racial Bias and Redistricting

Efforts to keep census data private result in voter undercounting in diverse districts.

by Daniel Oberhaus