Current Events and Campus Life
After 86 years, iconic J. Press to close Harvard Square store
August 20, 2018
One of the last bastions of Ivy League style will be closing its Harvard Square men’s store. Continue reading
Blood vessels do more than carry blood, they also keep your brain healthy
August 20, 2018
A new organ chip system from the Wyss Institute allows scientists to make new discoveries about the importance of blood vessels for our mental function. Continue reading
Expanding horizons at Extension School leads to career shift
August 17, 2018
Rafael Gracioso Martins searched for a university that offered a part-time master’s degree with a mix of online and on-campus courses. He found it at the Harvard Extension School. Continue reading
Harvard reflects on the ‘Queen of Soul’
August 16, 2018
Harvard faculty, others reflect on one of the great voices and artists of the 20th century, Aretha Franklin. Continue reading
Collaborate on complex problems, but only intermittently
August 15, 2018
When solving problems, both groups in which members never interacted and groups whose members constantly interacted provided expected results. The surprising outcome came from groups whose members... Continue reading
Harvard Data Science Initiative rolls out new research areas
August 14, 2018
After a successful first year, the Harvard Data Science Initiative puts its focus on five new research areas and four new fellows. Continue reading
Past loss and grief played role in her decision to go back to school
August 14, 2018
Cathy Payne chose to get a degree at the Harvard Extension School to honor the memories of loved ones. Continue reading
Polygenic risk scoring flags likelihood of developing common diseases
August 14, 2018
A Harvard research team developed an analysis to measure millions of small genetic variations and calculate the risk of developing five serious common diseases: coronary artery disease, atrial... Continue reading
Harvard ‘Passports’ exhibit explores the meaning of borders
August 14, 2018
“Passports: Lives in Transition” uses expired passports, visas, and photographs to tell personal stories of global events. Continue reading
Ancient changes along the Hudson offer glimpse into how ice sheets grew
August 13, 2018
In a new study, Harvard researchers say they may be able to estimate how glaciers moved by examining how the weight of the ice sheet altered topography and led to changes in the course of rivers. The... Continue reading