Radcliffe Magazine
Spring 2023
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Love and Storytelling
For the writer and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan, there’s a clear path to people’s hearts—and to a future without fear.
Life after Roe
Despite entrenched divisions, experts on both sides of the abortion debate gathered at Radcliffe to illuminate the nuances of the issue—and perhaps find common ground.
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![The peaked top of the Radcliffe Day tent seen through lush green branches.](https://radcliffe-harvard-edu.imgix.net/8ba15ad4-8a02-40cf-986f-29ad6521f2b9/2023-Rad-Day_tent-greenery_photo-by-Tony-Rinaldo.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min&fm=jpg&q=80&rect=120%2C0%2C875%2C875)
Radcliffe Day 2023 in Photos
On Radcliffe Day 2023, we gathered to honor a leader who has dedicated her life to providing healthcare to the poorest and most vulnerable communities. See a photo essay of the event.
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Informed by the Archives
When deciding the direction of new works, the artist Kapwani Kiwanga lets the past speak to her.
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Search for Scientific Knowledge—from Wayfinding to Exoplanets—Sparks New Giving
As alums, the Niemiecs have long felt a loyalty to Harvard and Radcliffe. But it was the Institute’s science programming that captured their curiosity—and inspired their support.
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Newsmakers
In Newsmakers, read about the extraordinary achievements of Radcliffe alumnae, faculty, and fellows—including awards, publications, and other accomplishments.