Faculty & Research
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
Isaac Kohlberg to Step Down as Head of Harvard Technology Development
Partnerships and licensing office could become more critical as funding cuts loom
by Jonathan Shaw
Twilight of the Lecture
"Active learning" may overthrow the style of teaching that has ruled universities for 600 years.
by Craig Lambert
The Brain’s Light Show
Videos show neurons lighting up as they fire.
Common Chemicals May Diminish Children’s Benefit from Vaccines
A Harvard study reports that children exposed to chemicals in food packaging and textile products may have compromised immune systems.
Town-Hall Meetings Report on Harvard Library Reorganization
Library leaders tell staff that restructuring will require smaller workforce.
Raj Chetty and Colleagues Release Controversial Education Study
Study finds good teaching leads to lower teenage-pregnancy rates and greater college matriculation.
Capitalism Concerns
Harvard Business School issues sober survey on U.S. competitiveness.
Medical Pioneer Mary Ellen Avery Has Died
Her work saved countless premature babies and inspired other women in medicine.
An Exercise Pill?
Harvard researchers discover a protein that provides health benefits similar to exercise, including weight loss and improved blood-sugar control.
Eric Nelson
Profile of a Harvard government professor and political theory scholar
by Craig Lambert
The Persistence of Place
Sociologist Robert J. Sampson documents enduring neighborhood differences in Chicago.