Martha Minow named University Professor
Human rights expert and former Law School dean receives Harvard’s highest honor
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When wandering minds are fine
New study says the practice has no detrimental effects in some situations
Early goals for new curator
Harvard Art Museums’ chief curator Soyoung Lee is joining the institution at a vibrant time
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Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust Address | Harvard Commencement 2018
For one last time as Harvard's president, Drew Gilpin Faust addresses graduates at Harvard's 367th Commencement on May 24, 2018.
Letter from a father to his daughter, a Harvard graduate
Follow Lauren Nicholson as she graduates with Harvard’s Class of 2018 as her father, Ian, reflects on Lauren's life and reads words of wisdom to his beloved daughter and new Harvard graduate.
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Mindfulness meditation and relaxation response affect brain differently
A Harvard study shows mindfulness meditation and "The Relaxation Response" provide distinct effects on brain areas associated with awareness and with deliberate relaxation.
Graphic warning labels on sugary drinks linked to reduced purchases
In Harvard studies, one of which tracked more than 20,000 beverage sales, graphic warning labels were linked to reduced sugary drink purchases.
Harvard’s Martha Minow named University Professor
Human rights expert Martha Minow, the Carter Professor of General Jurisprudence at Harvard Law School and a Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, has been named a University Professor, …
Early goals set for Harvard Art Museums’ new curator
When Soyoung Lee takes the reins as the Harvard Art Museums’ chief curator in September, she will be joining the institution at a vibrant time, with some goals already clear.
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