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Campus & Community
‘Be the superhero you wish to become’
A message of community resounds at Harvard Alumni Day 2026
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Science & Tech
Many children like ebooks. Experts cast a wary eye.
They say certain features helpful for developing comprehension skills but can also distract — particular problem in era when kids read less
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Science & Tech
How venom kills — and can lead to cures
Mandë Holford uncovers the secrets of deadly marine mollusks, how their toxins work with such targeted efficiency
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Campus & Community
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 Foundation. Alan Zimmer, the late father of Stuart Zimmer ’91, was an American neuroradiologist whose work helped pioneer the research and use of computer axial…
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Health
How loneliness became major public health issue
U.K., U.S. experts trace rise in awareness through research, political involvement, pandemic
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Arts & Culture
7 hours later, they didn’t want it to end
Who watches a 439-minute movie in an age of epic distraction? We asked.
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Work & Economy
20 societal problems, 20 solutions
Projects translating research into public good — spanning fields from medicine and climate to civics and arts — win $4 million from new Harvard fund
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Nation & World
Why are white-Black marriage rates so low?
New research suggests increased exposure between groups results in more couplings across class but not racial lines
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Nation & World
SCOTUS might surprise you
Sarah Isgur argues growing distrust of justices says more about our tribalism than any change in way judiciary works
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Campus & Community
‘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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Arts & Culture
‘Black Swan’ as a musical?
New adaptation of dark, psychological thriller film premieres at American Repertory Theater
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Nation & World
How U.S. ties to Japan help manage rising challenge of China
Region expert Kenneth Weinstein argues real challenge in Indo-Pacific is economic, not military
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Campus & Community
‘A sea of happy faces’
For students and their families, a day filled with joy, pride, appreciation
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Campus & Community
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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Campus & Community
Alumni elect new Overseers and HAA directors
13 alumni elected to leadership boards
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Campus & Community
Five recognized with honorary degrees
Recipients chosen for their lifetime contributions and transformative achievements
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Campus & Community
Funny but serious, Chieng issues an AI warning to grads
‘Daily Show’ star and Class Day headliner is fine writing his own emails
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Campus & Community
‘He took that explosion himself to save his men’
Alum who made ultimate sacrifice held up as model of 3 key leadership values — ‘integrity, humility, excellence’ — during ROTC swearing-in ceremony
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Campus & Community
This time, the bells toll for her
After four decades, the writer behind the Commencement Day tradition won’t hear them
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Campus & Community
Lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds
Student speakers focus on celebrating difference while embracing ties that bind
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Nation & World
One of first to receive University honorary degree? George Washington.
Archivist says it’s an early example of ‘long tradition of honoring national leaders’
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Nation & World
Confronting campus antisemitism
Schools have made progress in calling it out but need to develop a more forceful response, scholars say
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Campus & Community
Intellect is not enough
Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge Harvard grads to build character
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Campus & Community
‘Effort still matters’ in age of AI, Garber tells grads
In Baccalaureate address, president urges Class of 2026 to seek out the mountains worth climbing
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Campus & Community
Going with the flow
Blake Mincey’s been soldier, professional drummer. Now at 39 (and father of toddler) he’s finishing his physics degree, looking for what’s next.
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Campus & Community
How much do you know about Harvard?
Sure, you might have earned a diploma, but can you earn an A on this quiz?
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Nation & World
Would social media ban for children work here? Australia offers lessons.
New paper by Cass Sunstein, colleagues finds poor early adherence but also suggests trying to shift social norms, offering incentives could help
