Max J. Krupnick

Six undergraduates and curator Joachim Homann gathered in a cozy lounge, discussing art and exhibit design.

University People | January-February 2025

College Conversers

A Salon of “curious and earnest” inquisitors

Illustration of a scale balancing papers labeled "Press Charges" against "Decline," held by a large hand.

Right Now | January-February 2025

Reassessing Punishments for Misdemeanors

In more misdemeanor cases, prosecutors should decline to proceed from the start.

The entrance to Loker Reading Room, where a sign reads “quiet study beyond this point”

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2025

Harvard Library Protests and Free Speech

Balancing academic requirements and free speech, in a semester calm enough to permit more focus on Harvard’s core strengths—and questions of governance

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Faculty & Research |

The Rights of Nature

A Harvard course explores legal personhood for natural beings.

A model of Notre-Dame cathedral with lights to represent temperature

Faculty & Research |

Designing for “Changing Climates”

An exhibit on landscape architect Bas Smets

The facade of Widener Library with columns and steps with blue sky and trees

University News |

Silent Study-Ins

Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.

Graham Banks

Sports & Athletics |

Five Questions with Paris Olympian Graham Blanks ’25

The Crimson runner shares Olympic experiences and more.

Portrait of Tom Cannon in a striped jockey uniform and matching cap.

Treasure | November-December 2024

Stevengraphs: Woven Silk Portraits from Coventry to Harvard

Five strange trading “cards”

Illustration of a basketball player dunking books into a hoop,

Features | November-December 2024

How NIL Deals and the Transfer Portal Are Changing the Ivy League—and Harvard Athletics

College sports are changing. Will Harvard athletics?

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John Harvard's Journal | November-December 2024

Pamelyn Bennett’s Journey, From Marriott to Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School's "fairy godmother" on hospitality

Noah Feldman and Derek Penslar pictured in a lecture room with blackboards in the background

University News |

American Jewish Life After October 7

Professors Derek Penslar and Noah Feldman reflect on a difficult year

A building on Harvard's campus pictured with a blue sky

University News |

Fostering Civil Discourse

How should Harvard stimulate difficult conversations?