Campus & Community

College and Summer School students, alumni, and parents gather in support of campus diversity across nation.

Colleagues respond with confidence, elation as Hopi Hoekstra is named next leader of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Hopi Hoekstra, an eminent life scientist who has served on the Harvard faculty since 2007, will become the next Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard President-elect Claudine Gay announced today.

Once a semester, Cambridge-area residents visit Cabot Science Library along with Harvard students and staff for a “Fix-it Clinic.”

New admissions policy seeks to build on the success of free Sunday and Thursday events tied to dramatic visitor growth.

Harvard strengthens research, educational ties with Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford.

As Harvard’s 29th president prepares to step down, we look back at a tenure marked by profound challenges and ambitious initiatives.

Among this year’s honorees: outgoing President Larry Bacow.

Annual award spotlights staff excellence in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Latest additions to Harvard University Police Department dashboard include new data on public safety activities of the department.

Under an innovative agreement, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will place her personal archives with Harvard Library for at least 25 years, where they will be processed to be publicly discoverable and accessible.

From uncovering the ancient histories of viruses to investigating interethnic cooperation in war-torn areas, the 2023 winners of the Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research explore uncharted territory.

The Harvard Alumni Associations’ second annual Harvard Alumni Day, a University-wide event celebrating alumni impact, citizenship, and community, featured keynote speaker Mary Louise Kelly ’93.

Ritu Kalra will assume her new role July 1 after having served as assistant vice president of finance and treasury.

Harvard Library staffers share their summer recommendations.

Harvard Extension Alumni Association’s 42nd annual banquet honors notable alumni and instructor Thomas M. Nichols.

Co-founder of Partners In Health honored for her work delivering healthcare to global poor.

In photos, we look back on a week of festivities celebrating 2023 graduates.

The details behind the degrees are as richly varied as the faces and voices that fill Harvard Yard.

Though America could use a superhero, there’re none to be found, actor Tom Hanks told Harvard’s Class of 2023 on Thursday, instead, there’s a new generation to join the battle of truth and equality.

Harvard has awarded a total of 9,265 degrees, including those given in November 2022 and March 2023.

While comedian Larry Wilmore addressed Harvard College seniors Wednesday afternoon, graduating students at Schools across the University heard from their own special guests on Class Day.

Five alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association.

This morning, Harvard awarded honorary degrees to Jennifer A. Doudna, Tom Hanks, Katalin Karikó, David Lewis, Hugo Noé Morales Rosas, and Adm. Michael Mullen.

Live with intention and don’t let fear keep you from being the person you want to be, Larry Wilmore told the Class of 2023 on Wednesday.

Newly minted officers given honors by family and loved ones.

Longtime University supporter will remain chair of Global Advisory Council.

Timothy R. Barakett, a member of the Harvard Corporation since 2019, will become treasurer of the University beginning July 1. He will succeed Paul J. Finnegan, who will carry forward as a member of the Corporation.

Eight faculty members share insights on what to do, what not to do, and how to figure out what matters most.

It felt like the start of a new era as life on campus returned to a post-pandemic normal. A timeline marks some of the highlights from the 2022-23 academic year.