GSAS News

Mental health professionals increasingly recommended meditation to treat anxiety and depression and help manage stress. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson, PhD '76, explains how and why this age-old practice changes the brain. 

The discoveries that PhD student Megan Michel and her colleagues make about diseases of the past through their analysis of ancient DNA—from the Black Death to tooth decay—may well shape humanity’s ability to deal with the pandemics of the future.

Essayist Roger Rosenblatt, PhD '68, on his late-in-life friendship with Helen Vendler, PhD '60.

Jeremy M. Weinstein, PhD '03, an accomplished scholar of political science, experienced academic leader, and dedicated public servant, will become dean of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government on July 1.

Students Emily C. Mitchell and Jonah Nuoja Luo Haven were awarded the American Academy in Rome's fellowship for advanced work and research in the arts and humanities.

Harvard Griffin GSAS Dean of Students Bill Stackman on campus policies and procedures, freedom of speech, and constructive dialogue.