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Economists like competition but not when it comes to their own field of research

Winners of prizes such as the Nobel are concentrated in a handful of universities, which runs the risk of narrowing debate

The Guardian - UK

MIT's first freshman class since the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban is unmistakably less diverse

Around 17% of students in the class of 2028 are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, a 15% dropoff from recent years.

Fortune

French university Paris-Saclay surges up global rankings

France's Paris-Saclay has emerged as the highest-ranked European university in the 2024 Shanghai Ranking, placing 12th overall. Meanwhile American universities, led by Harvard, have once again claimed the top spots.

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Ken Griffin says Citadel hires ‘winners in life’ because finance winners don’t always cut it

The firm has a lower acceptance rate for interns than Harvard.

Fortune

Harvard expert and former Medtronic CEO describes fellow Minnesotan Tim Walz as ‘very moderate’

Bill George assesses Walz's leadership ability.

Fortune

As students return, US colleges brace for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

As students return to college campuses across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

Goldman Sachs’ CEO was rejected twice by the firm

You’re less likely to get hired at Goldman Sachs than accepted into Harvard.

Fortune

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London pupils secure A-Level results needed for 'life changing' scholarships to Harvard and Princeton

Three girls from one of the most disadvantaged areas in London have secured scholarships worth over £1million

Evening Standard

Meet the Harvard dropout who made an AI necklace he says is like 'talking to God'

Critics have ridiculed the 21-year-old’s new product “Friend,” but Schiffmann remains unfazed.

Fortune

Harvard declines to remove Sackler name from museum and campus building

Committee rejects student denaming proposal despite role of Sackler-owned Purdue Pharma in US opioid epidemic

The Guardian - US

Harvard Study: Celebrities Influence Civic Participation In Elections

Harvard study reveals celebrities' significant influence in promoting civic engagement through nonpartisan voter participation efforts in politics.

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Katie Ledecky's Parents Sacrificed For Her Olympic Success

Katie Ledecky's parents made sacrifices to support her swimming career, laying the foundation for her success.

Sports Illustrated

Gabby Thomas Is Finally Living in the Moment As a Gold Medalist

The sprinter has spent her whole life chasing down her goals. But for now, she is an Olympic champion.

The Conversation

How do you read a poem? Embrace the sound, the strangeness and the ambiguity

A word is dead When it is said, Some say, I say it just Begins to live That day. – Emily Dickinson If someone asked you how you felt and you said you had “a sense sublime of something far more deeply interfused, whose dwelling was the light of setting…

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The Art of Running the 200-Meter Race: Noah Lyles Breaks Down What It Takes to Win

The Olympic gold medalist shares his technique for the sprint that requires a special blend of power, speed, endurance and strategic decision-making.

Sports Illustrated

Venture Capitalist. Harvard Rower. Kristen Faulkner Adds Olympic Cycling Champion to Résumé

Originally not expected to compete, the Alaska native was a replacement in the U.S. road cycling team. But like much of her journey, it didn't take long for her to shine.

Fortune

Rich, western countries face a stark choice: 6-day workweeks or more immigration, top economist warns

One of the world's foremost economists, Lant Pritchett, has a plan.

The Guardian - UK

Chic and beautiful Olympic party in Paris still searching for moments of true unity

Sport remains a powerful intoxicant but some wonderful moments aside, the French capital has felt a little atomised

Sports Illustrated

Lauren Scruggs Looked Straight Into TV Camera to Epically Celebrate Fencing Gold Medal

The 21-year-old Harvard student secured Team USA's first gold medal in team foil fencing in Olympic history.

Inverse

Where Did Life Come From, Exactly? The Answer Is Out There

How did we get life on Earth, exactly? The latest research shows lightning, meteors, and far-off nebulae all played a role in assembling the ingredients for life on early Earth.

The Conversation

5 growing threats to academic freedom

The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of higher education and its contribution to the public good. Academic freedom, however, has become increasingly threatened.

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