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An image of a hand drawing digital symbols related to a supply chain over a background of 1s and 0s representing artificial intelligence

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard 2011 fundraising up 7 percent to $639 million

University reports $639 million received in 2011—third highest total.

Preparations were under way Wednesday for Friday's celebration in Harvard Yard. Here, the view from Widener toward Memorial Church: the stand for Joanne Chang’s Harvard birthday cake, the platform where Yo-Yo Ma will perform, and the dance stage and band tent immediately in front of the church.

Harvard 375th anniversary preparations

Preparations in full swing for Harvard's community celebration Friday night

Princeton's strong 2011 endowment growth

Schools continue to report favorable results—but those with capital campaigns can grow faster.

Dancers rehearse for performance as part of a "flash mob" in the University's 375th anniversary celebration on October 14.

"Flash mob" preps for Harvard 375th anniversary dance

The Harvard 375th “flash mob” danced to James Brown as they rehearsed for the Friday night gala.

Harvard alumni Sargent, Sims share 2011 Nobel Prize in economics

Two 1968 Ph.D.s honored for work on macroeconomics; join five other alumni recognized in 2011

Walter Isaacson, Harvard Overseer, wrote the official biography of Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson ’74 wrote the official biography of the Apple co-founder, to be released October 24.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Harvard honorand Ellen Johnson Sirleaf shares 2011 Nobel Peace Prize

The president of Liberia, Harvard's 2011 Commencement speaker, is honored for advocating for the rights of women.

HBS study finds positive Yelp.com reviews lead to increased business

Independent restaurants benefit more than chains.

Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband on beliefs and medical choices

In Your Medical Mind, Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband write about beliefs and medical choices.

Harvard arts and sciences 2011 annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

The dean’s annual message touches on budget, faculty searches, pedagogy, and more.