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Reinventing courses that are harder to teach remotely

Faculty devise ways to increase interactivity, flexibility, student contact.
Testing for COVID, ensuring safety

Harvard facilities have been checking researchers and other workers, and are now gearing up for some students’ return.
Emily Balskus wins $1M Waterman Award

Recognized for harnessing chemistry to transform the study of microbial communities.
Going the distance for himself and a larger purpose

Prof cycles across U.S. to raise awareness for BLM, Black Birders Week.
This year, a single digitization focus at Houghton

Library pauses other work for ‘Slavery, Abolition, Emancipation, and Freedom.’
Gearing up for a consequential fall

Faculty shape online classes to engage with COVID, race reckoning, election.
This is what a scientist looks like

Project aims to give young students real-life STEM role models.
Leading Harvard economist Emmanuel Farhi dies at 41

Former adviser to French prime minister known for his brilliance and kindness.
Improving emotional wellness for students

Task force offers 8 recommendations for Harvard as issues rise nationally.
Annette Gordon-Reed named University Professor

Renowned historian, Pulitzer winner, receives highest Harvard faculty honor.