Faculty & Community
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
In Sermon, Garber Urges Harvard Community to ‘Defend and Protect’ Institutions
Harvard’s president uses traditional Memorial Church address to encourage divergent views.
Effects of sleep loss can be masked, not erased
A long night’s rest merely masks the effects of chronic sleep loss.
The United States bubble economy and lessons from Japan
Prospects for American economic recovery—and cautionary lessons from Japan
Social scientists aim to name—and solve—their fields’ biggest questions.
Social scientists aim to name—and solve—their fields’ biggest questions.
Jeannie Suk advocates copyright protection for fashion designers' work
Should U.S. fashion designers enjoy the same copyright protection as fellow creative artists—and their European counterparts?
David Weitz investigates how glass flows
Physicists find a better way to visualize molecular behavior in glass as it cools.
Matthew Nock Appointed Professor of Psychology
Clinical psychologist noted for studies of self-injury and suicidal behavior in young adults
Economists Publish Report on Financial Regulation Reform
"The Squam Lake Report" endorses some aspects of pending legislation, and offers different solutions in other areas.
Harvard Headlines: George Church profiled; an oil spill turns eyes to regulation
As an oil spill captures the world's attention, Daniel Carpenter's work on regulation becomes timely. Plus, a profile of molecular genetics pioneer George Church.
Articles on Esther Duflo, Shing-Tung Yau, and cancer drug discovery
Our news roundup includes articles on Shing-Tung Yao, Esther Duflo, and cancer drug discovery efforts with Harvard Medical School links.
Sue Goldie Named Director of Harvard Institute for Global Health
Paul Farmer and David Cutler will direct education at the institute, which has a new name and new status within the University.