Campus & Community
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5 from Harvard named Marshall Scholars
Awards for 4 students, 1 alumna — more than any other institution — support graduate studies in the United Kingdom
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‘Our students are seeking not just to coexist, but to understand’
8 projects win Building Bridges grants to spark constructive dialogue on campus
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Roy Parviz Mottahedeh, 84
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 2, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Roy Parviz Mottahedeh was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Karel Frederik Liem, 73
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 2, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Karel Frederik Liem was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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‘Goodnight, sweet prince’
New holiday film reimagines couple’s searing grief over death of young son, how it inspired creation of ‘Hamlet’
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On the sea or in the lab, Olivia Hogan-Lopez knows the value of perseverance
Senior is researching how PFAS chemicals impact humans and the environment
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When baby falcon fell, he swooped in to help
Peregrine enthusiast Brian Farrell has kept eye on Memorial Hall nesting box since 2015
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How Ragon Institute’s new building aids its mission
Immunology focus expands to neurodegenerative diseases and other areas as collaboration between Harvard, MIT, and Mass. General Hospital turns 15
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Uncovering ‘hidden curriculum’ for those historically on outside
Quantum Noir fosters sense of community among individuals of color interested or involved in quantum science, nanoscience, engineering
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College sees strong yield for students accepted to Class of 2028
Financial aid was a critical factor, dean says
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Outstanding FAS staff honored at Dean’s Distinction celebration
Awards recognize citizenship, collaboration, exceptional contributions
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Everyone knows their name
65 staff members honored as Harvard Heroes for leadership, teamwork, willingness to go extra mile to make University better
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Sarah Ganz Blythe appointed director of Harvard Art Museums
Curator, educator, and scholar, now at RISD Museum, will start in new post Aug. 12
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‘The only way through is with’
Harvard Alumni Day speakers highlight importance of connection to University community amid times of global discord
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Why row from Boston to London? Because it’s there.
Spaulding Rehabilitation physiatrist, team taking new route, aim to set records
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Next up for House renewal: Eliot
Building refresh aims to boost accessibility, preserve historic character
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FAS receives gift to bolster arts, humanities, and strengthen financial aid
Business leader Joseph Y. Bae ’94 and novelist Janice Y. K. Lee ’94 expand upon three decades of supporting academic excellence, opportunity at Harvard
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Dean’s legacy honored
Hoekstra, Faust, colleagues laud Robin Kelsey, who will step down from his arts and humanities deanship
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Tested most by game he didn’t play
Portrait honors Harvard’s first Black lacrosse player, whose 1941 benching in the South sparked outcry
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‘Shed the tears … get up and fight some more’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on importance of civic engagement, youth involvement, giving back
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When should Harvard speak out?
Institutional Voice Working Group provides a roadmap in new report
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Day to remember
One journey behind them, grads pause to reflect before starting the next
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Choose bravely, Ressa tells Harvard grads
Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist puts values first in Commencement address focused on threats to democracy
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‘Be that voice for compassion, learning, understanding, and unity’
Burns and others deliver call to action – and empathy – at Class Day ceremonies
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A joyful noise
Ringing of bells marks 373rd Commencement
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Six receive honorary degrees
Harvard recognizes educator, conductor, theoretical physicist, advocate for elderly, writer, and Nobel laureate
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Ready to serve
New officers ‘join a long crimson line that goes back to the very founding of this country.’
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Harvard awards 9,262 degrees
Totals reflect the 2023-24 academic year
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Time to stand up, defend American higher education, Faust says
President emerita invokes spirit of Emerson, pushes back against recent criticisms
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Maria Ressa will speak her troubled mind
‘Democracy dies quickly,’ warns Nobel laureate ahead of Commencement, where she hopes to find students committed to protecting it
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‘Seek inspiration in one another’
Garber praises graduates’ resilience, urges them to maintain and cherish lasting bonds
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Five alumni elected to the Board of Overseers
Six others join Alumni Association board
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New HAA president brings holistic approach to alumni leadership
Moitri Chowdhury Savard committed to listening deeply, respecting differences, finding common ground in shared values
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Bridging social distance, embracing uncertainty, fighting for equity
Student Commencement speeches to tap into themes faced by Class of 2024
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‘I haven’t really had a proper weekend in a long time’
Longtime supporter of grads Kathy Hanley caps 13-year quest with a Commencement of her own
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Party like it’s 2020
Class of ’24 gets a do-over on high school prom that pandemic took away