Campus & Community
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An Olympics first
First-year fencer makes history as member of all-Harvard squad in Paris
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University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
Investments and realignment of resources creates greater access for Harvard community members
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Brian Lee to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
‘Champion of Harvard and our mission’ will depart at end of calendar year
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Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
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How an artist discovered a shining star
Exhibit on MBTA Red Line honors work of woman astronomer whose work paved path for modern astrophysics but remained hidden in her lifetime
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Jennifer O’Connor appointed vice president and general counsel
Distinguished legal practitioner, whose career includes public service at White House and with federal agencies, to join Harvard on July 29
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Bacow calls for immigration reform, backs policies to aid educational exchange
President says flow of workers, students bolsters U.S. economy, brings innovation, helps export democratic values.
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‘Brotherly-sisterly’ bond keeps Parkland survivors in fight
Jaclyn Corin and David Hogg were exhausted, still somewhat traumatized as first-years, but eventually found their way by different paths.
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Outrunning the past
As a runner and a researcher, Alia Qatarneh seeks “to change things with intention.”
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Harvard Digital Accessibility Policy revised, expanded
As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the accessibility of its digital systems and communications, Harvard University is revising its Digital Accessibility Policy, which will go into effect June 1.
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Kenneth C. Griffin makes gift of $300 million to FAS
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences named in honor of alum’s four decades of philanthropy, support for expanding opportunity, advancing excellence.
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Mary Louise Kelly ’93 is featured speaker for Harvard Alumni Day
Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author Mary Louise Kelly ’93 will participate in the June event celebrating Harvard’s global alumni community.
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Purifying body and mind, building community
Muslim chaplains, Dining Services join to create multicultural iftar dinners to mark end of day of fasting, reflection for Ramadan.
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Date set for Claudine Gay’s inauguration
Inauguration events for Claudine Gay, Harvard’s 30th president, will take place on Sept. 29 in Tercentenary Theatre.
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Storied space for women athletes gets upgrade
“There is energy and spirit and tradition and history wrapped up in this boathouse. It has been filled over the years with amazing women.”
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Serving up science on Pi Day
Students from four Boston Public Schools spent March 14 at the Science and Engineering Complex doing hands-on engineering projects and interacting with undergraduate and graduate students studying STEM at Harvard.
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The snappy book talk: ‘When does that happen in academia?’
Harvard scholars had seven minutes to explain their work to an audience. Some actually managed it.
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How student led protests to open College dorms to Black freshmen
A tribute to Edwin Bush Jourdain Jr., who confronted President Lowell over a discriminatory policy in the 1920s, was unveiled in Winthrop House.
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Bringing Legacy of Slavery report to life
Professors find ways to help students engage with findings in meaningful, often unexpected ways — sometimes in places they regularly pass by.
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Harvard further expands financial aid to ease access
Harvard College has offered regular admission to 1,220 applicants for the Class of 2027, with 1,942 admitted in total, including those selected in the early action process.
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Axim Collaborative names Stephanie Khurana CEO
Previously known as the Center for Reimaging Learning, Axim Collaborative is the nonprofit started by Harvard and MIT.
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Innovators compete for $515,000 in prizes
This year’s 25 President’s Innovation Challenge finalists feature ventures from 11 different Harvard Schools, across five tracks.
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Medical School neurobiologist wins prestigious Brain Prize
Michael Greenberg shares The Brain Prize, considered the world’s most significant prize for brain research, with two neuroscientists for their critical insights into brain plasticity.
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Mikhail Lukin named University Professor
A pioneer and leader in quantum science and quantum computing, Mikhail Lukin will hold the Friedman University Professorship.
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Confronting misconduct, strengthening culture
Harvard Chief Diversity Officer Sherri Charleston and Deputy Provost Peggy Newell discuss implementation of new anti-bullying and nondiscrimination policies.
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Tom Hanks named Class of 2023 Commencement speaker
Tom Hanks will be the principal speaker at Harvard’s 372nd Commencement on May 25.
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Sense of being where she’s meant to be
As a prospective college student in 2002, Naree Song received letters of interest from the golf programs at all Ivy League schools — except Harvard. Today she is Harvard’s head coach for the women’s golf team.
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Raising awareness of prison doulas
Senior Chloë LeStage hopes that her thesis dedicated to the work of prison doulas will help others learn of their crucial mission.
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Mayors get personal over coffee and eggs
Michelle Wu, Sumbul Siddiqui were the featured guests at Harvard basketball coach’s monthly power breakfast.
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‘To understand the world but also to change the world’
Arthur Kleinman pays tribute to beloved student with new class that explores wide-ranging intellectual contributions of Partners In Health co-founder Paul Farmer.
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‘One of the best traditions of all time’
First-years are welcomed to their new homes with traditional displays of House pride.
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Anthony Gervin Oettinger, 93
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on March 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Anthony Gervin Oettinger was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Howard Curtis Berg, 87
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on March 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Howard Curtis Berg was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Ophelia Dahl to receive 2023 Radcliffe Medal
Ophelia Dahl will receive the Radcliffe Medal on May 26, honoring her work advancing global access to health care and championing rights of the poor.
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HBCU Library Alliance and Harvard team up to expand access to Black history
The HBCU Library Alliance and Harvard Library will work together to deepen capacity for the digitization, discovery, and preservation of African American history collections held in HBCU libraries and archives.
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Random roommates turned best friends
Harvard students who’ve entered housing lottery solo have a reassuring message for first-years: You just might find your best friend.