World Neighborhoods as engines for social, economic mobility Ed School, Harlem Children’s Zone work with nonprofits on business plans to help level playing field, foster student success
Science Think of them as utility players New study shows how tiny immune cells are prompted to change their state to help neurons with brain function
Science To sleep, perchance they dream? New study documents REM-like state in spiders, raises questions about function of nighttime activity
Who Cares? Scotland does — and so does Harvard Four students with connections to that nation’s foster system explore Harvard’s summer Secondary School Program DateAugust 11, 2022August 11, 2022
Using designs by Mother Nature, guiding flies, making things glow Look at six Rowland Fellows’ unique projects that aim to advance cutting-edge science DateAugust 10, 2022
Learning can be fun. Just ask these ‘Explorers.’ Young local students in Harvard program investigate how skeletons work, cook Ukrainian flatbread, create their own play DateAugust 9, 2022August 10, 2022
Powerful summers in St. Louis Commonwealth Project students collaborate on community-led justice, cultural initiatives, research in region with longstanding economic, racial woes DateAugust 8, 2022August 9, 2022
Harvard gets broad support in admissions case Corporations and higher education, legal, civil rights, religious groups file briefs backing policies to Supreme Court DateAugust 3, 2022
The still moment Aesthetic patterns and repeating forms give shape to life at Harvard DateJuly 25, 2022July 27, 2022
Harvard files brief with Supreme Court in admissions case President Bacow: ‘Enrolling a diverse student body is central to fulfilling our educational mission’ DateJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022
How to move a dragon — fast Ancient Chinese sport demands teamwork, which is part of the draw, say Harvard paddlers. That, and amazing views of the city. DateJuly 21, 2022July 22, 2022
Putting access for all first Ability+ Harvard affinity group celebrates two years DateJuly 19, 2022July 28, 2022
Green light for first phase of Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus Allston project wins unanimous approval from Boston Planning and Development Agency DateJuly 18, 2022July 18, 2022
Committing to good, for good Martha Minow, chair of Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery implementation committee, on ‘dedicating ourselves to a different future’ DateJuly 18, 2022July 18, 2022
A step toward a more gender-inclusive Harvard Employees, faculty now have new options to self-identify in key Harvard system DateJuly 14, 2022July 14, 2022
Harvard begins search for 30th president Committee seeks input from across the community DateJuly 7, 2022July 8, 2022
Class of 2026 yield continues robust trend Admitted students will benefit from expansion of Harvard Financial Aid Initiative DateJuly 6, 2022July 5, 2022
Pritzker on road ahead for Harvard New Corporation senior fellow discusses search for new president, University’s role in addressing national, global problems, importance of core values DateJuly 5, 2022July 5, 2022
‘You need to take care of your female student athletes’ Harvard’s Erin McDermott, Pat Henry reflect on legacy of Title IX on its 50th anniversary DateJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Larry Bacow, University’s 29th president, to step down next June ‘Collectively we have made Harvard better and stronger in countless ways’ DateJune 8, 2022June 9, 2022
9 months in, University CIO sees security, new tech advances ahead Klara Jelinkova lauds Harvard for its ‘attention to cultivating a sense of belonging’ DateJune 7, 2022June 3, 2022
A new day of celebration Alumni from around the world return to campus for Harvard Alumni Day DateJune 6, 2022
Many happy returns In-person Commencement gives Classes of ’20 and ’21 a chance to reconnect, joyfully, and reflect on years of friendship, growth DateMay 29, 2022June 21, 2022
Triple the joy Photographers capture the festive rites and poignant moments as three classes celebrate Commencement DateMay 29, 2022
A call to public service Merrick Garland tells grads to get involved, warns democracy in peril, cites Capitol attack, rise in mass shootings, stifling of voting rights DateMay 29, 2022May 29, 2022
Time of ‘democracy in crisis’ Resist nihilism, get involved, take back power, says Radcliffe Medalist Sherrilyn Ifill DateMay 29, 2022
Ardern’s forceful reminder: Democracies can die Prime minister of New Zealand uses Commencement address as call to action on erosion of trust, urging social media reforms and end to tribalism DateMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Embracing the moment Parents, friends, and scores of proud graduates gather to celebrate hard-earned Commencement DateMay 26, 2022May 27, 2022
Seven alumni elected to the Board of Overseers Six others join Alumni Association board DateMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Harvard to award seven honorary degrees Recognizing game changers who continue to shape the world DateMay 26, 2022May 29, 2022
Pursuit of joy starts with truth, Wu tells graduates Boston mayor seeks to lead by example in Class Day address, recalling hard moments from her own life DateMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022
Newly minted military officers warned of global threats to democracy Chairman of Joint Chiefs Mark Milley swears in ROTC cadets, midshipmen in Commencement week ceremony DateMay 25, 2022May 29, 2022