Science A gold star for going green Harvard Climate Leadership Conference award recognizes sustainability efforts
Science Seeing the forest for the trees National Book Award winner Richard Powers discusses how writing his latest novel affected his view of humans and nature
Campus Studying Japan from ancient to modern The University’s links with the island nation span more than a century
Campus What’s in a word? The future history of English Harvard course holds its own March Madness–style tournament for newly minted terms
Rocking the House(s) Students show their community spirit, as first-years learn where they’ll live next DateMarch 14, 2019March 15, 2019
To do good in the world Alumni discuss pathways to public service work in advance of Public Interested Conference DateJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 2019
Rallying for one of their own Harvard community shows strong support for injured student Ben Abercrombie DateDecember 12, 2018December 13, 2018
Harvard forms subsidiary to advance Enterprise Research Campus HBS dean, former Massport chief share leadership vision for 36-acre Allston project DateNovember 29, 2018January 7, 2019
Much to be thankful for Harvard community shares bounty at Giving Thanks Open House DateNovember 21, 2018November 21, 2018
Presidential Public Service Fellowship has broad reach Supports all facets of public service, from arts to human rights DateNovember 13, 2018November 14, 2018
‘We did all we could, but we could have done more’ San Juan mayor reflects on aftermath of Hurricane Maria, accepts Coles ‘Call of Service’ award DateOctober 30, 2018
‘Pathway to public service’ Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellow leading the way DateOctober 22, 2018
Undergrads fill the gap Through new program, Harvard students teach adults ESOL DateSeptember 27, 2018October 2, 2018
Harvard program gets high marks Six years later, Mind Matters continues to make a difference DateSeptember 12, 2018November 27, 2018
A season for exploration Free Ed Portal series keeps young students thinking, engaged, and curious DateAugust 9, 2018August 10, 2018
STAGE struck Phillips Brooks performing arts program gives kids a new voice DateJune 5, 2018July 27, 2018
A whole-family approach Cambridge principal gives high grades to Harvard’s ‘Mind Matters’ program DateMay 8, 2018June 5, 2018
Harvard Allston Partnership Fund marks decade 32 organizations have received $1M in funding during past decade DateMay 8, 2018March 11, 2019
The Sox beyond Fenway Team leadership talks about its responsibilities to the communities it represents DateApril 30, 2018May 9, 2018
Bringing a dying language back to life Harvard instructor introduces seventh-graders to the world of Gullah DateApril 16, 2018
Harvard’s hand across the bridge to citizenship Annual dinner welcomes the University’s newest Americans DateApril 6, 2018October 3, 2018
Students provide tax help Law School volunteers assist local residents in filing DateApril 4, 2018April 5, 2018
Helping Native Americans help themselves Harvard program, students grapple with problems facing tribal communities DateMarch 26, 2018March 27, 2018
Harvard evolves and grows, but maintains core mission President Faust carries message to Your Harvard stop in San Francisco DateMarch 6, 2018March 6, 2018
Classroom theory, community action Social studies class puts students’ ideas in motion DateFebruary 23, 2018February 27, 2018
Harvard rolls out program to protect pedestrians and cyclists Second institution in U.S. to install side guards on its large trucks DateFebruary 21, 2018February 23, 2018
College grad finds ‘endless’ opportunities in public service Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellowship provides the support DateFebruary 7, 2018
The power to make a difference At Public Interested, alumni encourage students to pursue work in public service DateJanuary 31, 2018July 23, 2018
Connecting Harvard history to its surroundings Freshmen dive into archives to learn from University’s past about its ties to a wider world DateJanuary 25, 2018February 14, 2018
Learning to understand their own DNA Harvard opens its labs to help local high school students decode biotech DateJanuary 19, 2018July 27, 2018
In Cincinnati, Faust makes case for college Harvard president meets with high school students, addresses alumni club DateJanuary 12, 2018January 20, 2018
Pride in education, and family Inspired by her parents, first-generation grad Yesenia Ortiz seeks to help those in need DateDecember 11, 2017March 9, 2018
Harvard files Allston plan Enterprise Research Campus envisioned as regional innovation hub DateDecember 7, 2017December 7, 2017
![“It became important to me to look at how I could create meaningful community support ... especially [for] those who are minorities and those of color who are sometimes falling through the cracks in our system,” said Omar Khoshafa '17, a Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellowship recipient.](https://news.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/082117_khoshafa_057.jpg?w=400&h=267&crop=1)
![Keynote speaker Kristen Clarke '97 encouraged Harvard students to think about how they can leverage their education to benefit society. “[W]e have an obligation to make sure that the generation behind us inherits a world that is better than what we have today,” she said.](https://news.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/public-145_kristin-clarke_2500.jpg?w=400&h=267&crop=1)
