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Why some Americans refuse to social distance and wear masks

Michael Sandel explores the ethics of what we owe each other in a pandemic.
National Science Foundation awards $20M to launch artificial-intelligence institute

Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Tufts to explore use of AI in fundamental physics.
First-years make their move

Class of 2024 arrives on campus, reflects on the day — and the moment.
In a word

Stories from faculty, students, staff about writing’s place in a pandemic.
Two online classes aim to bridge all Harvard students, Schools

Sandel on ethics in era of pandemic and racial reckoning, and Schrag on climate change.
Using data science for social good

Analytics group joins forces with organizations fighting COVID-19.
Sampling the COVID-19 test

Pilot effort provides self-administered kits to grad students, undergrads, staff.
Steps for students returning to campus

Provost and health services director detail protocols, resources.
How caffeine changed the world

Author Michael Pollan discusses his latest work on the world’s most-used psychoactive substance.
FAS unveils anti-racism agenda

Gay restarts cluster hire, announces new dean of diversity and task forces.