Campus & Community
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Harvard amends lawsuit to push back against new funding cuts
Government is seeking to ‘micromanage’ University, complaint says, posing threat to advances in health and science
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David Deming named Harvard College dean
Economist who serves as Kirkland House faculty leader begins in new role July 1
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Walter Jacob Kaiser, 84
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Gloria Ferrari Pinney, 82
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Charles Dacre Parsons, 91
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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New Learning Experience Platform opens doors to innovation in teaching
Flexible, modular platform supports unique pedagogical approaches
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‘I realized that I couldn’t say no — not because of personal ambition, but given the moment.’
Harvard’s 29th president shares memories and lessons from his early life and career.
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Shoyo Sato’s curious comeback
Ahead of graduation from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Shoyo Sato looks back on the experience as the best thing that could’ve happened.
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Making connections between modern, ancient — and each other
The orations will be delivered during Morning Exercises in Tercentenary Theatre on May 25.
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Three seniors awarded Fay Prize for outstanding theses
Three students were recognized by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute with the Captain Jonathan Fay Prize, the annual award for the top three best theses of the College’s graduating class.
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Class of 2027 yield continues strong trend
Admitted students will benefit from the second expansion of Harvard Financial Aid Initiative in two years.
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Leading with authenticity
Tracy “Ty” Moore II ’06 outlines goals as he prepares to step into the role of alumni president of the Harvard Alumni Association.
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‘I couldn’t have done it alone’
Harvard Law School grad gives thanks for sacrifices by his dad and brother, and help and support from friends and professors.
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Finishing his mother’s verse
Darius Atefat-Peckham ’23 honors his mother’s legacy through his own work and bringing her unfinished poetry to light.
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Love of grandmother’s garden blossoms into climate justice activism
Aliyah Collins’ nonprofit aims to help students of historically Black colleges and universities to make spiritual connections with nature, launch conversations about environmental equity.
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Road less traveled by
LaNell Williams is building a career as a researcher and leader by going her own way, helping prospective grad students of color find theirs.
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From halls of Montezuma to those of Knafel
Former Marine David Miller surprised himself by his college success and was, in turn, surprised by his experience at College.
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Saving Mom a seat in class
Life circumstances put sophomore Elio Kennedy-Yoon and grad student mother in “Queer Nation” course at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Seeing obstacles, remaining undeterred
“I do have worries and fears,” says Oren Rimon Or ’23. “But I have developed the confidence that when you want something, you find a way to do it.”
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Outgoing, incoming Overseers heads reflect on progress made, challenges ahead
The Gazette spoke with Paul Choi and Meredith Hodges about their experiences on the Board of Overseers and their views of the challenges and opportunities facing the University.
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Keeping the plan sustainable
First adopted in 2014, the plan is intended to be a living document that provides flexibility over time as new technologies, strategies, advancements, and challenges emerge.
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After four generations, an emergency focus on climate change
Julia Malits will be the fourth generation of women in her family to go into medicine. She will be the first, though, to focus on emergency medicine and climate change.
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Escaping hurdles in conservative Eastern European homeland
As a middle schooler, Ilinca Mazureac knew two things for certain — she was going to be a scientist, and she was gay.
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Larry Wilmore named Class Day speaker
Celebrated TV producer, actor, comedian, and writer selected by Class of 2023 for “challenging traditional ideas of race and politics.”
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Wonders never cease
Henry Cerbone spent his time at Harvard drawing on many intellectual threads in his effort to explore and understand the world.
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Celebrating cross-University innovation
The Challenge is open to students and alumni from all Harvard Schools, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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James Joseph McCarthy, 75
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late James Joseph McCarthy was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Roy Jay Glauber, 93
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Roy Jay Glauber was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Edward Osborne Wilson, 92
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Edward Osborne Wilson was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Eduard Franz Sekler, 96
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Eduard Franz Sekler was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Henry Rosovsky, 95
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Henry Rosovsky was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Broadening access and deepening impact, starting with listening
Axim Collaborative CEO Stephanie Khurana is focused on listening to others in the education industry, and focusing on underrepresented students.
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5 faculty members named Harvard College Professors
They are recognized for excellence in teaching in fields ranging from biophysics to cultural studies.
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President-elect Gay names Katie O’Dair chief of staff
“Ideal partner” brings decades of higher ed experience to the new role.
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As teen, he was embarrassed by his migrant worker mom’s job
Filipino Jeromel Dela Rosa Lara recalls how his mother’s job embarrassed him as a teen and he was “ashamed” to tell classmates and friends, but says he now understands the plight of millions like her around world, and wants to help.
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Eleganza’s style endures
The student event featured fashion design brands, including upcycled, reworked, and thrifted threads.