Campus & Community

Dean commends ‘determination, commitment, and courage’ of honorees hailing from 40-plus countries

Campus curator Brenda Tindal discusses plans to update spaces while honoring past

Harvard labs open their doors to let a photographer record the essence of discovery

“Astronomy Is for All of Us: Celebrating Women Astrophysicists and the History of Cosmic Discovery” recognized Mass STEM week, a statewide effort to boost high schoolers’ interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering, and math.

NAGPRA project staff doubled to support three-year commitment for consultation, return of all ancestors and associated funerary belongings.

First-place finishes pile up for rising cross-country star, who talks about team, goals — and that time he passed the lead car.

All-too-familiar frustration for women sparked campaign to make menstrual products in campus bathrooms as basic an expectation as toilet paper.

Motivating Professor Amy Elizabeth Clark’s interest is what she calls a “feminist approach” to studying human history.

Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications welcomes new director, a Harvard alum who will explore “beautiful, deep” interactions between mathematics and science.

Years at College proved formative for the new women’s ice hockey coach. Now she hopes to help her players find their paths.

University expenses outpace revenue for fiscal year 2023.

Students who described themselves in three words last fall get a chance to change their answers.

Students with zero parent contribution — those whose annual family income is $85,000 or less — will now receive a $2,000 “launch grant” in the fall of their junior year.

Andrea Baccarelli, noted scientist, educator, and leader, will begin his new role on Jan. 1

Faculty and friends of trailblazing Harvard economist Claudia Goldin react to her historic Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences win.

The Henry Lee Professor was honored for her research on women in the workplace

Conference on trans rights puts activism and advocacy front and center.

Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch argues arc of moral universe may bend toward justice but is long, requires devotion to progress.

Brings Native students, others from neighboring Indigenous communities together to connect, celebrate roots.

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 3, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Carl Neracher Morris was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 3, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Charles Peirson Lyman was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

One for interdisciplinary interpretations on history, culture of Black America, the other for pathbreaking technologies to advance study of gene expression.

“Why not?” asked Claudine Gay, Harvard’s 30th president, in her inauguration address, reaffirming the University’s commitment to the hard work of cutting-edge exploration and deep engagement with global challenges. But first, it was time to celebrate.

President Gay, other leaders discuss steps since SCOTUS ruling, share early thinking on potential for expanding opportunity.

Well-wishers braved weather to share historic moment, excitement, celebrate it all in Harvard Yard.

Harvard’s 30th president marks her inauguration with thanks to trailblazers who pushed University forward, hope for a future enriched by diversity, debate, and deep engagement with global challenges.

Panels examine challenges ahead: riven democracies, biomedical advances, raging inequity, climate change, harnessing AI, role of academy.

University Archives marks inauguration of Claudine Gay with two special displays.

New Harvard president welcomes the chance to channel “awe-inspiring” ambition of campus community.

The reopening of Randolph Hall offers gathering spaces in courtyard, lounges, and study rooms, bringing a renewed sense of community.