World Annette Gordon-Reed on Texas history and growing up there in the ’60s and ’70s Her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ explores the complexities of the past and how we think of them
World Only a little change for migrants at the U.S. border Humanitarian experts say Biden administration ended most disputed measures but kept much in place
Health How unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans Research tracks the ways racial discrimination wreaks a physical, psychological toll
Health Brainstorming a cure Researchers are retraining tumor-promoting immune cells to fight most aggressive type of brain cancer
Reaching for the stars Astronomy educators awarded $2.8M to inspire minority youth to pursue STEM careers DateMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Harvard Athletics opens the vault to sports highlights Video Vault platform lets fans relive the historic moments on demand DateMay 13, 2021
The rhythmatist Swaminathan searches for the beats that bring worlds together DateMay 13, 2021May 6, 2021
Building on a vision Steven Chambers, Ed.L.D. ’21, works to make connections, close chasms, and strengthen ties DateMay 12, 2021May 14, 2021
They studied medicine, and suddenly COVID too Students describe the challenges and treasures of navigating classes and the pandemic DateMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Come fall, a new humanities program On 10th anniversary of Mahindra Center, Arts + Humanities Dean Robin Kelsey and Mahindra’s Suzy Clark announce an initiative to engage with students in research, seminars DateMay 11, 2021May 12, 2021
A personal revelation put Nelson LaMarche on the right path Ph.D. grad discovers true passion in immunology DateMay 11, 2021May 4, 2021
Changing lives through dentistry Kobie Gordon plans to bring dental public health to underserved communities DateMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Watching passion and perseverance pay off Whether building an aircraft or learning to break dance, Robert Malate chose his own path DateMay 10, 2021May 11, 2021
13 ventures receive top prizes in President’s Innovation Challenge Winners of the 10th annual challenge awarded $510,000 from Bertarelli Foundation DateMay 6, 2021May 7, 2021
Cellist finds creative side to physics Danielle Davis discovers how electrical engineering fits into her future DateMay 5, 2021
Cross-university fundraiser started to help India fight COVID-19 Student effort raises more than $160,000 in first week DateMay 4, 2021May 5, 2021
Doing her part to change the world Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of Samantha Fletcher’s curriculum DateApril 30, 2021May 4, 2021
Setting sail for service Honing new skills, rekindling the old, Gayatri Balasubramanian let no opportunity pass her by DateApril 29, 2021
Making his impact Yoseph Boku is geared up to fight for social justice from a biomedical perspective DateApril 28, 2021May 12, 2021
Police need to see themselves and be seen as a part of the community New chief aims for more transparency, communication, involvement, inclusion of views DateApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021
A difficult financial year met with preparation, sacrifice, innovation, and teamwork Belt-tightening helped Harvard offset loss of income, limit job impacts while maintaining the mission DateApril 27, 2021April 26, 2021
Pandemic from the rear-view mirror of an ambulance A West Virginia EMT says juggling classes, 12-hour shifts helped keep her connected DateApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021
New ideas for global warming solutions win $1M in funding Climate Change Solutions Fund awards recognize nine projects around the world DateApril 22, 2021April 29, 2021
Eyes on tomorrow, voices of today Harvard students share thoughts, fears, plans to meet environmental challenges DateApril 21, 2021April 23, 2021
Rediscovering the Square New businesses emerge and old favorites awaken after a long pandemic year DateApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021
A sense of humor, giving space, trying to listen: Advice from 73 years of marriage Herman and Judith Chernoff talk about what has kept them together — and what keeps them going DateApril 20, 2021May 6, 2021
My grandpa’s 100 hats He drove us to games and recitals and taught us to stand up for our beliefs DateApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021
Kevin Young to speak at 151st meeting of Alumni Association Celebrated author and poet also heads National Museum of African American History and Culture DateApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021
A taste of the old normal Pilot project on hybrid classes offers insights into possible scenarios — and proves a delightful reminder of the joys of in-person learning DateApril 16, 2021
A year of ‘never off’ Healthy Buildings was a nascent field, Joseph G. Allen says, until COVID DateApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021
New, improved, and almost open Houghton Library ready to welcome visitors as soon as it’s safe DateApril 15, 2021April 14, 2021
Smile for the birdie Zoologist, his field work on hold, falls for wildlife bird photography DateApril 14, 2021April 15, 2021
