Ancient DNA scientists have zeroed in on the origins of Hungary’s medieval conquerors. The Magyars, who dominated Europe’s Carpathian Basin from the early 10th century, appear closely linked with populations that formed far earlier around the Ural Mountains, located more than 3,000 miles east of Budapest. Evidence shows migrants leaving the Urals beginning in the early…

Two Kempner Institute community members have received AI2050 Fellowships from Schmidt Sciences, a nonprofit organization aimed at accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs. The AI2050 Program funds researchers pursuing projects to help artificial intelligence create benefits for humanity by 2050. Awarded researchers are solving challenging problems in AI, designing safer and more trustworthy AI modeling, and improving…

Philip J. Kranzusch, a professor at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been named as a laureate for the Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists. Kranzusch was one of three laureates announced at a ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York last month. The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists honor outstanding contributions by…

The Growth Lab at Harvard Kennedy School on Wednesday launched the Greenplexity Index, a unique country ranking that spotlights which nations are building the broad, complex green industries that will supply the world’s race to decarbonize. This new global metric reveals a potential reordering of economic opportunity in the transition to a low-carbon future. Built…

Harvard Divinity School Dean Marla F. Frederick convened a panel discussion, “How Social Values Impact Climate Innovation,” on Oct. 21 that investigated the interconnections of ecology, climate technology innovation, interdisciplinary climate work, and questions of ethical and religious values. The panel featured Etosha Cave, co-founder and chief science officer of Twelve, a carbon transformation company pioneering climate…

The HAA Clubs and SIGs Awards annually recognize exemplary contributions to Harvard Clubs and SIGs (Shared Interest Groups) through the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award and the Outstanding Alumni Community Award.   Honorees are nominated by peers, with testimonials highlighting their impact and commitment. Awards were presented at the Alumni Leadership Conference on Oct. 22.  Outstanding Alumni…

On Tuesday, the Harvard Divinity School (HDS) will welcome members of the School and wider University community to a special event and reception celebrating the HDS Library’s new exhibit, “In Memory of Gustavo Gutiérrez: 50 Years of Liberation Theology.”   The exhibit, curated by Professor Raúl Zegarra in collaboration with the library, honors the work and legacy of…

In the mid-1830s, a group of New England Unitarian ministers, writers, philosophers, and intellectuals, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Amos Bronson Alcott, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, and Henry David Thoreau, along with other thought leaders of what came to be known as the Transcendentalist movement, met in Concord, Massachusetts, to discuss the society of their…

On Sept. 12-13, Pope Leo XIV convened the Vatican’s third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity, an international gathering of scientists, thought leaders, musicians, Nobel laureates, celebrities, businesspeople, and others for a weekend of discussions addressing the urgent need to build solidarity and dialogue across global difference.  Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Dean Marla F. Frederick and Professor Raúl…

The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) is pleased to announce the creation of the Guido Goldman Fellowship, which is made possible through a posthumous gift by Guido Goldman, a visionary Europeanist and trans-Atlanticist, who co-founded CES in 1969. Through the Guido Goldman Fellowship, exceptional postdoctoral scholars from across Europe are now eligible for funding…

Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), in collaboration with the Mignone Center for Career Success, co-hosted a panel discussion on “Careers in Global Health: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities,” as part of Worldwide Week at Harvard. The Oct. 15 event brought together more than 40 Harvard undergraduate and graduate students to engage with leading experts from medicine, public health,…

A study published last month in Neuron, led by postdoctoral researcher Jingnan Du, introduces a promising new method for mapping a person’s unique brain wiring. The need for individualized brain maps arise in surgical planning and for a growing array of new therapies that rely on modulating brain circuits non-invasively. “One of the great challenges in studying…

Major renovations to one of Harvard’s most recognizable and historic buildings are now complete, just in time for its 300th anniversary. Wadsworth House is the second oldest surviving University building and the only remaining wooden structure within Harvard Yard. The colonial-style building, which faces Massachusetts Avenue, and is painted in its distinctive yellow, had been undergoing…

Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government, received one of the world’s top philosophy honors on Tuesday. The Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute named Sandel, a political philosopher, the 2025 laureate of its $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture. The annual award, juried by a panel of international…

Harvard released its 2024-2025 Annual Sustainability Report this week, sharing continued progress toward reducing emissions and advancing decarbonization, sustainable building, zero waste, and opportunities to create a healthier, more sustainable campus and future.  32 percent total emissions reduction   In 2024, Harvard saw a nearly 32 percent absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions against a…

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard has announced the fall 2025 recipients of the Kempner Undergraduate Research Experience (KURE). KURE awards Harvard undergraduate students funding for term-time research supervised by Kempner-affiliated faculty during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year.  Student research projects investigate the foundations…

Throughout the year, Harvard’s campus is home to countless lectures, seminars, and events that explore international themes. Its museums and cultural organizations host compelling exhibitions, film screenings, and performances that broaden our understanding of different cultures. Meanwhile, Harvard’s more than 20 international offices support its community’s academic work worldwide. The University’s faculty, students, staff, and…

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society. In 2020, approximately 20 million new cancer cases were diagnosed, and 9.7 million people died from the disease globally. While 90 percent of people in high-income countries have access to comprehensive cancer care, 75 percent of patients in resource-challenged countries (RCCs)…

President Alan Garber recently announced the availability of funding through the President’s Building Bridges Fund. Now in its second year, PBBF seeks to fund projects that foster a culture of pluralism on campus and enable students to develop the skills necessary to respect, relate, and cooperate across difference. Administered by Community and Campus Life, the fund is part of…

On Aug. 23, Ruth Gove, A.B.E. ’67, celebrated her 100th birthday. The centenarian, who graduated from Harvard Extension School, reflects on her life with a sharp mind, a remarkable career in education, and a sense of humor that makes clear she’s still fully engaged with the world around her. After Harvard, Gove went on to…

Harvard Impact Labs announced the inaugural participants for two programs that put Harvard research and expertise to work for society: the Impact Lab Development Fellowship and Public Service Leaves. Ten faculty from six Harvard Schools were selected through a competitive application process. The participating professors span fields from law, education, and political science to public…

Despite rapid medical advances in the last few decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming 19.8 million lives in 2022, or about 32% of all global deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Traditionally, health interventions adopted by large institutions follow a vertical model where resources are allocated to address specific diseases, such as HIV and tuberculosis. However, over the last decade, a more horizontal approach of integrated health interventions designed to improve broader population health has proven, through data collection, to be a more effective way to…

Extreme heat is the most deadly climate risk in the United States, killing more people than disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. Mayors and other senior city officials have a critical role to play in preventing these deaths and ensuring the safety of their residents. On Sept. 18, leaders from seven cities across the country…

Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced a cohort of 95 Executive Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Executive Fellows Program seeks to engage the expertise of outstanding practitioners—many of whom are alumni—to enhance teaching and learning at the School. Fellows partner with at least one HBS faculty member to bring their business experience to the…

The two Scholarly Working Groups will examine worker protection under climate change and address the health challenges of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa.  The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) announced its newest cohort of Scholarly Working Groups (SWGs). Now entering its second year, the Scholarly Working Group program is poised to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across Harvard and beyond,…

Molecular biologist David Liu has won the newly established Montrone-Seigel Prize for Biological Sciences from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health for his breakthrough discoveries in gene editing. “I’m deeply honored by this recognition of the tireless efforts and remarkable talents of the students, postdocs and collaborators who have contributed to our work,”…

Since 1990, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has bestowed the HAA Awards to distinguished alumni in recognition of their extraordinary service to Harvard University through leadership and engagement activities. Continuing this tradition, the HAA has announced six recipients of the 2025 HAA Awards: Alice Abarbanel ’66; Siri Chilazi ’10, M.B.A. ’16, M.P.P. ’16; Joyce Putnam…