Campus & Community
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Helping vets, other public servants take next step in leadership
Inaugural class of American Service Fellowship, which offers aid to promising midcareer professionals, settles in at Kennedy School
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Aage Bøttger Sørensen, 59
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 3, 2026, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Aage Bøttger Sørensen was spread…
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‘Voice of Logan’ finalist spent lots of time in Hahvahd Yahd
Meagan Lewis-Michelson ’10 could soon be the official voice of Boston — but she wasn’t always proud of her accent
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Parting words from a scholar who stepped up
Tomiko Brown-Nagin reflects on work as Radcliffe dean and as leader of high-stakes University initiatives
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Rowin’ in the rain
Spirits high despite gray skies for 61st Head of the Charles Regatta
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The idea of a university
MLK Lecture honoree argues goal should prepare students for jobs, and to be responsible, principled citizens
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‘Our focus has been on resiliency.’
University leaders welcome strong financial results, reiterate deep commitment to research in face of ‘substantial and sustained’ challenges
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State-of-the-art performance space in A.R.T.’s new home to be named Blavatnik Theater
Move builds on businessman and philanthropist’s longstanding ties to University, commitment to advancing innovation, education, arts
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John E. Malmstad, 84
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 6, 2026, the following tribute to the life and service of the late John E. Malmstad was spread…
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Marcyliena H. Morgan, 75
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Why we love the Charles
Some go to the river to move; others to write, relax, reflect, or just people-watch
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Harvard launches $150 million research initiative
University plans range of awards in basic and applied science, seeking to meet ‘moment of remarkable opportunity’
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Dustin Tingley named vice provost for advances in learning
He will lead University efforts in pedagogical innovation, digital education, and ways tech can support teaching, lifelong learning, research
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‘Our University is, at its heart, an affirmation of humanity’
Garber reminds faculty, students at Morning Prayers that AI is powerful technology but human intelligence, values remain in charge
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‘Very excited to start this new chapter of my life’
Scenes from the Yard on move-in day
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Hope, joy, heavy lifting
Bittersweet goodbyes and jitters make way for excitement as Class of 2030 settles in on move-in day
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One answer but with more than one way to get there
Jon Star, professor of teaching and learning, finds flexibility is key to helping students master math
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Don’t mince words, Radcliffe told scholars. It worked.
Participants in intellectual diversity initiative navigated deep disagreements on path to consensus
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Henry Chu named curator of Nieman Foundation for Journalism
Prize-winning veteran foreign correspondent, editor aims to focus on challenges facing industry, including AI, press freedom, polarization
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University opposes changes to federal-grant guidelines
Letter argues that overhaul would politicize funding process, hamper health and science advances, damage nation’s security, competitiveness
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More than an endowment pioneer, ‘a good man’
Friends, colleagues recall Walter M. Cabot, longtime leader of Harvard Management Co., as modest, thoughtful, ‘with a rare combination of judgment and grace’
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The bear? Nonchalant. Me? More ‘chalant.’
Wooly visitor shakes up already challenging 460-mile summertime solo canoe trip through Yukon wilderness
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Remembering Jack Reardon, ‘the best of the University personified’
‘Amazingly well-lived life’ marked by a gift for instilling in others a sense of their own potential
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First phase of Enterprise Research Campus completed
Local leaders join Harvard and Tishman Speyer to celebrate opening
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Celebrating a Harvard Alumni Day milestone
An event steeped in 150-plus years of tradition reaches a five-year anniversary
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A historian for the ages
It was OK to disagree with Gordon Wood, but you couldn’t ignore him
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‘True superstars’
71 employees honored as Harvard Heroes for ‘selfless service’
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‘Be the superhero you wish to become’
A message of community resounds at Harvard Alumni Day 2026
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Science Center to be named Zimmer Hall
Harvard University announced on Friday that the Science Center on Oxford Street will be renamed Zimmer Hall, in recognition of a 2018 gift of $100 million from the Zimmer Family…
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Thanks for the memories
Photo highlights from Harvard’s 375th Commencement
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‘It would have been safer to play nice and not rock the boat.’
Radcliffe medalist Ruth J. Simmons lauded by Michelle Obama, Drew Faust, Tomiko Brown-Nagin for pioneering career
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Harvard awards 10,143 degrees
Totals reflect the 2025-26 academic year
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‘A sea of happy faces’
For students and their families, a day filled with joy, pride, appreciation
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O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility
‘Your real education starts now,’ comedy legend tells graduates, urging them to defy ‘extreme narcissism’ of the times
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Alumni elect new Overseers and HAA directors
13 alumni elected to leadership boards
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Five recognized with honorary degrees
Recipients chosen for their lifetime contributions and transformative achievements