Campus & Community
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A walking elegy, tiny gallery, and gentle Brutalism
Photography professor recommends 3 local spots to find beauty, solace
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Faber appointed chief development officer for Faculty of Arts and Sciences
New associate vice president and dean of development for FAS to begin Aug. 25
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IT Summit focuses on balancing AI challenges and opportunities
With the tech here to stay, Michael Smith says professors, students must become sophisticated users
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When the falcons come home to roost
Birds of prey have rebounded since DDT era and returned to Memorial Hall. Now new livestream camera offers online visitors front row seat of storied perch.
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John C.P. Goldberg named Harvard Law School dean
John C.P. Goldberg named Harvard Law School dean Leading scholar in tort law and political philosophy has served as interim leader since March 2024
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Federal judge blocks Trump plan to ban international students at Harvard
Ruling notes administration action raises serious constitutional concerns
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What a difference a year makes
Students who described themselves in three words last fall get a chance to change their answers.
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Extending financial aid beyond the Yard
Students with zero parent contribution — those whose annual family income is $85,000 or less — will now receive a $2,000 “launch grant” in the fall of their junior year.
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Andrea Baccarelli named next dean of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Andrea Baccarelli, noted scientist, educator, and leader, will begin his new role on Jan. 1
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This woman’s work
Faculty and friends of trailblazing Harvard economist Claudia Goldin react to her historic Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences win.
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‘Those inequalities are inequalities that occur within households’
The Henry Lee Professor was honored for her research on women in the workplace
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Voices, faces, and a forum to make trans students visible
Conference on trans rights puts activism and advocacy front and center.
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Keeping faith in time of political, social backlash
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch argues arc of moral universe may bend toward justice but is long, requires devotion to progress.
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‘We are not people of the past’
Brings Native students, others from neighboring Indigenous communities together to connect, celebrate roots.
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Carl Neracher Morris, 84
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 3, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Carl Neracher Morris was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Charles Peirson Lyman, 87
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 3, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Charles Peirson Lyman was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Imani Perry, Jason Buenrostro land MacArthur ‘genius grants’
One for interdisciplinary interpretations on history, culture of Black America, the other for pathbreaking technologies to advance study of gene expression.
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New president, new year, new directions
“Why not?” asked Claudine Gay, Harvard’s 30th president, in her inauguration address, reaffirming the University’s commitment to the hard work of cutting-edge exploration and deep engagement with global challenges. But first, it was time to celebrate.
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Weighing the future of Harvard admissions
President Gay, other leaders discuss steps since SCOTUS ruling, share early thinking on potential for expanding opportunity.
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Cloudy, wet, and muddy, but mood was sunny, warm
Well-wishers braved weather to share historic moment, excitement, celebrate it all in Harvard Yard.
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Gay sees in Harvard the courage to change the world
Harvard’s 30th president marks her inauguration with thanks to trailblazers who pushed University forward, hope for a future enriched by diversity, debate, and deep engagement with global challenges.
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Taking aim at global solutions
Panels examine challenges ahead: riven democracies, biomedical advances, raging inequity, climate change, harnessing AI, role of academy.
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‘A moment of possibility’
University Archives marks inauguration of Claudine Gay with two special displays.
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Claudine Gay has big plans
New Harvard president welcomes the chance to channel “awe-inspiring” ambition of campus community.
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Reopened Randolph Hall has strong sense of community
The reopening of Randolph Hall offers gathering spaces in courtyard, lounges, and study rooms, bringing a renewed sense of community.
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5 new women coaches on sports as spark for change
They discuss their paths to Harvard, coaching philosophies, and issues facing women athletes today.
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When your hobby becomes breaking World Records
Duo achieved sweet feat — “greatest distance catching a gummy candy in the mouth” — at Harvard Stadium when the lighting was just right.
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McNally named chief development officer for FAS
Accomplished fundraiser has significant experience in higher education and healthcare.
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Off and running in first week of class
Snapshots from the first week of class capture enthusiasm for the year ahead.
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Getting some exercise, with a little help from friends — and app
CrimsonZip aims to get the community off the couch by helping people find others looking for a workout — or just a walk.
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Martha Tedeschi to retire as director of Harvard Art Museums
Her seven-year tenure prioritized expanding access and making admission free to all visitors.
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Elmendorf to step down as dean of Harvard Kennedy School
Economist will depart leadership post at end of academic year, remain on faculty.
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Harvard lends a hand
Harvard-affiliated volunteers tackled more than 75 community service projects in the Greater Boston area and around the world as part of the Global Day of Service.
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‘These are all just young people like us, figuring themselves out’
High-schoolers get taste of everyday campus life through archival materials, some featuring Harvard’s most famous alumni.
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Claudine Gay, reality TV star
President reflects on her mom’s legacy, short career on “Romper Room” at Morning Prayers.
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Imani Perry’s arrival marks homecoming, expansion
Accomplished scholar, National Book Award winner will blend teaching in African American studies, women and gender studies.