Campus & Community
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Colleagues, students remember Helen Vendler, a ‘titan’ of poetry criticism
Beyond her passion for her work, they say, she was creative and engaged teacher, thoughtful adviser and mentor, trusted friend
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Jeff Lichtman named dean of science
Neuroscientist inspired by ‘great challenge’ of leading life, physical sciences division in era of rapidly growing knowledge
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Bringing personal perspective to homeless care
Soon-to-be Med School grad’s family struggled in U.S. after fleeing war-torn Central America. He hasn’t forgotten.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones on history, rage — and hope
Pulitzer Prize winner delivers keynote at Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative’s 2024 Symposium
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Jeremy M. Weinstein named dean of Harvard Kennedy School
Political scientist, who also served as academic leader and in various roles in Obama administration, to assume post July 1
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‘Unstoppable’ is all in the family
Inspired by quadriplegic father, Callahans sail to championship
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Three will receive 2024 Harvard Medal
In recognition of their extraordinary service
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When math is the dream
Dora Woodruff was drawn to beauty of numbers as child. Next up: Ph.D. at MIT.
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A space for researchers to meet, and AI and natural intelligence to do the same
The Kempner Institute buzzes with new code, numbers, ideas
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A fresh take on must-see TV
Isabella Madrigal has a vision: storytelling that’s compelling, inspires better, more equitable world
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Sean Kelly named dean of Arts & Humanities
Distinguished scholar of philosophy calls work of division ‘the soul of higher education’
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Overseers announce senior officers for 2024-25
Vivian Hunt and Tyler Jacks to assume leadership roles after Commencement
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When your soulmate’s a classmate
Husband and wife — both pursuing master’s degrees at Harvard — merge love for education to help students in India
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From scissors, PFAS everywhere to effects of standardized tests, incarcerated moms
Harvard Horizons Symposium highlights stunning, impactful research of grad students
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Faculty working groups formed on institutional voice, fostering open inquiry
Garber, Manning announce Noah Feldman, Alison Simmons, Tomiko Brown-Nagin, and Eric Beerbohm as chairs
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For the young at heart, and fleet of foot
Harvard runners take on the Boston Marathon
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Harvard announces return to required testing
Leading researchers cite strong evidence that testing expands opportunity
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Co-chairs of task forces share updates on community engagement
Leaders of efforts to combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias describe what they’ve heard so far from members of the Harvard community
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For all the other Willie Jacks
‘Reservation Dogs’ star Paulina Alexis offers behind-the-scenes glimpse of hit show, details value of Native representation
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Herbert Chanoch Kelman, 94
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Exploring generative AI at Harvard
Leaders weigh in on where we are and what’s next
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Everett Irwin Mendelsohn, 91
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Anticipate, accommodate, empower
How to ensure students with disabilities have an equal chance to succeed?
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Harvard asks students about sexual assault and misconduct in third survey since 2015
Survey open April 2 through May 2 for degree-seeking students
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Navigating Harvard with a non-apparent disability
4 students with conditions ranging from diabetes to narcolepsy describe daily challenges that may not be obvious to their classmates and professors
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Yes, it’s exciting. Just don’t look at the sun.
Lab, telescope specialist details Harvard eclipse-viewing party, offers safety tips
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College accepts 1,937 to Class of 2028
Students represent 94 countries, all 50 states
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The stories behind the theses
Six students share their inspirations and outcomes
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Progress and challenges on the road to net zero
New reporting requirement for public companies ‘a meaningful step forward,’ says director of sustainable investing at HMC
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Pushing back on DEI ‘orthodoxy’
Panelists support diversity efforts but worry that current model is too narrow, denying institutions the benefit of other voices, ideas
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Initiatives showcase solutions to world problems
President’s Innovation Challenge finalists announced, will vie for share of $515,000 in funding
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Sonia Sotomayor to receive 2024 Radcliffe Medal
Associate justice of U.S. Supreme Court honored for her work as a fearless and compassionate jurist
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Presidential task forces announce listening sessions
Task forces to combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias will hear from Harvard College students, with more engagement planned across the University
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Maria Ressa named 2024 Commencement speaker
Nobel Prize-winning defender of press freedom will deliver principal address
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7 chosen for Motsepe Presidential Research Fund award
Funds will support projects that advance challenges and opportunities facing Africa
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Garber emphasizes ‘critical collaboration’ in U.K. visit
Interim president meets with scholars and alumni in first international trip